VICTOR CLARKE
New York,NY
Summary
Managed facility maintenance for five Equinox locations, specializing in pool operations to ensure clean and safe swimming environments.
Assisted with pool maintenance and operations to achieve effective results. Supported water chemistry management and equipment upkeep to uphold safety standards. Collaborated with team members to address challenges and fulfill objectives. Provided customer service and problem-solving support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) – Regional Aquatics
Equinox
Manhattan, NY
10.2023 - Current
- Oversee aquatic operations across 5 high-volume Manhattan locations, ensuring full NYC Department of Health compliance
- Maintain water chemistry balance for pools, jacuzzis, and cold plunges (chlorine, bromine, pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, TDS)
- Troubleshoot and maintain commercial pumps, filters (DE/sand), heaters, UV systems, flow cells, and automated chemical controllers
- Implement preventative maintenance programs reducing equipment downtime and emergency repairs
- Manage high bather-load environments while maintaining water clarity and sanitation standards
- Maintain detailed compliance logs and documentation for health inspections
- Train and support aquatics and maintenance teams on chemical handling and operational procedures
- Respond to equipment failures and water quality incidents to ensure uninterrupted club operations
Implementation Operator
Tulu
New York, NY
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Installed and configured computer hardware, operating systems and applications in devices such as video game consoles, virtual reality devices, and other household electronics
- Troubleshoot system and network problems with VNC, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults
- Set up RPIs and hardware components prior to new unit installations
- Solved on-site issues and direct questions to supervisors or specialists when necessary
- Traveled to major cities (Chicago, LA, Atlanta) to implement and construct 40+ TULU building installations, and in NYC
- Set up 'Tulu Launch' Events at new installations and conversed with prospect members about the advantages of TULU and how it worked
Aquatics Manager
Equinox
New York, NY
01.2017 - 10.2022
- Provided a safe and happy experience for all staff and clients in the Aquatics Center
- Responsible for scheduling staff schedules of Aquatics
- Assisted staff in their duties (ie: testing pool chemicals, lifeguarding, maintained pool area)
- Resolved any client for staff member disputes
- Ensured all day to day operations are in order to make sure the Aquatic Center ran effectively
- Made sure all staff are professional and courteous to all clients
Lifeguard
NYC Department of Parks & Recreation
New York, NY
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Ensured safe environment for all swimmers and pool attendees
- Lifeguard, First aid and CPR/AED responses when needed
- Enforced NYC public pool rules and regulations
Education
Multimedia Art
BMCC
New York, NY01.2013
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Water chemistry management
- Filter cartridge replacement
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- CPO Certification
- First Aid / AED
- Municipal CPR
- Municipal Lifeguard
Websites
Timeline
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) – Regional Aquatics
Equinox
10.2023 - Current
Implementation Operator
Tulu
11.2021 - 03.2023
Aquatics Manager
Equinox
01.2017 - 10.2022
Lifeguard
NYC Department of Parks & Recreation
01.2013 - 01.2019
Multimedia Art
BMCC