Median / Average Pay ($)
- $23.38 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $20.31 / hour (Indeed.com)
- $15.47 / hour (Zippia.com)
- $18.28 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
Services Provided
- Installation – Setting up and placing pools or hot tubs (e.g., underground, above-ground, outdoor, indoor); includes handling the hookups for plumbing, electrical, filtration, and heating systems as well as integrating the pool (or hot tub) with the landscape or interior surroundings.
- Repair – Analyzing, troubleshooting, fixing, or replacing pumps, heaters, filters, and plumbing lines; includes inspections, sealing cracks, and programming of control panels.
- Maintenance and Cleaning– Performing scheduled cleanings (e.g., skimming), conducting water tests, checking chemical balance, making seasonal preparations, cleaning filters, and using shock treatment and other controls to ensure the water is free of biological contaminants like algae; also draining and refilling.
- Inspections and Consultations – Conducting system diagnostics, analyzing water quality and chemical composition, and evaluating hot tub performance; includes customizations.
- Upgrade and Renovations – Installing, reconfiguring, upgrading, or setting up smart controls, energy-efficient equipment, and lighting; also offers saltwater conversion and specialty features such as jets for a fountain.