Need Swimming Pool Technician In Australia

Are you a hands-on person who enjoys working outdoors and solving problems? HD Pumps, a trusted name in Darwin for over 40 years, is looking for a Swimming Pool Technician to join their team. In this role, you’ll look after a wide mix of sites from local residential pools to large commercial aquatic centres and complex plant rooms. It’s a role that blends technical skill with a keen eye for detail, ensuring water quality and equipment reliability across the Territory. You’ll work on a rotating roster (one weekend on, one off) with applicable penalty rates, giving you a great work-life balance while you build a long-term career.

About the Opportunity

This is more than just a job; it’s an invitation to grow with a family-owned business that truly values its people. HD Pumps is dedicated to “Making Water Work,” and they are looking for someone reliable and motivated to help them do just that. Whether you have experience as a pool technician or come from a mechanical or trade background, they are willing to train the right person. You’ll receive structured on-the-job training, work with advanced commercial systems, and become an expert in your field. If you’re looking for stability, a supportive team, and a role where no two days are the same, this could be your perfect fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance across a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential sites.

• Test and treat water quality, ensuring it meets strict safety and compliance standards.

• Diagnose and repair faults in pumps, filters, chlorinators, and chemical dosing equipment.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date job records using the TimeTrak mobile management system.

• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients while on site.

• Ensure your service vehicle and tools are well-organised, clean, and ready for the next job.

• Adhere to all OH&S requirements and contribute to a strong safety culture within the team.

What We’re Looking For

We’re on the hunt for someone practical, reliable, and keen to learn. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical mindset, even if it hasn’t been applied to pools yet.

Essential Skills & Requirements:

• A strong mechanical aptitude and natural problem-solving ability.

• Practical hands-on experience in any trade, maintenance, or labouring role.

• The ability to work independently across multiple sites and manage your own time.

• A current NT Manual Driver’s Licence and your own basic hand tools (specialist gear is provided).

• A current or recent National Police Check (or willingness to obtain one).

• Australian citizenship is required due to site access and security protocols at some facilities.

• Good communication skills and a professional, friendly manner with clients.

• Physical fitness and comfort working outdoors in the Darwin climate.

Desirable (But Not Essential):

• Previous experience as a pool technician.

• Knowledge of pool chemistry, water testing, and filtration systems.

Benefits and Perks

HD Pumps believes in looking after their team, because they know a happy team delivers the best service.

• Competitive Pay: Earn between $32 and $42 per hour, with weekend penalty rates applied on yourrostered weekends.

• Career Development: This is a long-term opportunity with a clear path for growth, supported by ongoing training.

• Work Vehicle: A fully equipped work vehicle is provided for the right candidate, so you’re ready to go from day one.

• Supportive Culture: Join a skilled, friendly team that values personal responsibility and teamwork.

• Staff Discounts: Enjoy access to discounts at HD Pumps and Humpty Doo Hardware.

• Community Focused: Work for a business that proudly supports the local community and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Defence Force veterans.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to dive into a rewarding career with a company that values your contribution, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume by clicking the ‘APPLY’ link below.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and veterans, to apply. For a confidential discussion about the role or to learn more about HD Pumps, please visit our website at www.hdpumps.com.au to see what we’re all about. We look forward to welcoming a new member to the team