Val J. Platz
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Experienced Swimming Pool Service Technician with strong knowledge of pool mechanical systems, equipment installation, diagnostics, and repair. Experienced in preventative maintenance and customer service with a focus on safety, efficiency, and system performance. Problem solving mindset with attention to detail and comfortable working in both field and office environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Director/Special Projects Coordinator
Beltway Pools
12.2025 - Current
- Responsible for end-to-end coordination and execution of service, renovation, and new construction projects
- Customer engagement and management
- Ensures projects are properly scoped, scheduled, staffed, and supplied
- Works directly with customers, technicians, and contractors
- Job completion and close out
Service Technician and Maintenance Manager
Aloha Pool and Spa
01.2012 - 11.2025
- Maintained inventory of repair parts, chemicals, and service tools
- Direct point of contact and technician to high profile clients ie. Georgetown University, George Washington University, and the University of the District of Colombia
Commercial Pool Regional Manager and American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
American Pools
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Trained, certified, staffed, and managed 50 commercial facilities
- Collected, calculated, and submitted payroll
- Responsible for client contract retentions
- Coordinated and prepared facilities for health inspections
Regional Manager, Lifeguard Instructor, and Domestic Recruiter
Premier Aquatics
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Trained, certified, staffed, and managed 30 commercial facilities
- Scheduled and attended job fairs for recruiting and staffing
Education
Associates - Business and Marketing
Northern Virginia Community College
Alexandria, Virginia01-2001
Skills
- Pool pump installation and repair
- Heater troubleshooting and repair
- Saltwater chlorination systems
- Pool automation systems
- PVC plumbing and leak repair
- Valve replacement and installation
- Pool lighting systems
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Electrical troubleshooting
- System startup and commissioning
- Water chemistry
- Auto repair
- Carpentry/home improvements
- Boat operating, maintenance, and repair
- Cooking
Certification
- Genesis Certified Pool and Spa Technician
- Genesis Certified Pool and Spa Building Professional
- Completed Fluidra Pro Academy, Next Level Training
- Have held numerous local and national Pool Operator Certifications
Timeline
Service Director/Special Projects Coordinator
Beltway Pools
12.2025 - Current
Service Technician and Maintenance Manager
Aloha Pool and Spa
01.2012 - 11.2025
Commercial Pool Regional Manager and American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
American Pools
01.2008 - 01.2012
Regional Manager, Lifeguard Instructor, and Domestic Recruiter
Premier Aquatics
01.2003 - 01.2008
Associates - Business and Marketing
Northern Virginia Community College
Other Skills
- Auto repair
- Carpentry/home improvements
- Boat operating, maintenance, and repair
- Cooking