Pool Construction Specialist

The Pool Builder / Pool Plumber / Vinyl Liner Installer will participate in the construction, plumbing, installation, renovation, and completion of residential swimming pools.

Primary responsibilities may include:

• Assist with and perform complete vinyl liner swimming pool construction.
• Read pool construction plans, dimensions, elevations, plumbing layouts, and equipment specifications.
• Lay out pool walls, steps, benches, sun shelves, and other pool components.
• Install and assemble vinyl liner pool wall systems.
• Set and level pool panels accurately.
• Install braces, supports, concrete collars, and structural components as required.
• Verify pool dimensions, square, level, elevation, and overall layout before proceeding with construction.
• Install pool steps, benches, entry systems, skimmers, returns, main drains, lights, fittings, and related components.
• Perform excavation-related layout and assist equipment operators during pool excavation.
• Assist with stone placement, floor preparation, backfilling, and structural preparation.

Candidates should be highly proficient in swimming pool plumbing, including:

• Install suction and return plumbing systems.
• Install skimmer lines, main drain lines, return lines, spa lines, water feature lines, cleaner lines, and auxiliary plumbing.
• Install PVC piping and fittings using accepted pool industry practices.
• Properly size, route, support, glue, and pressure-test pool plumbing.
• Install valves, check valves, unions, manifolds, actuators, and plumbing accessories.
• Install and connect pumps, filters, heaters, saltwater chlorine generators, chemical automation systems, and related pool equipment.
• Install dedicated plumbing for waterfalls, bubblers, deck jets, raised walls, spas, and other water features.
• Understand basic pool hydraulics, flow requirements, and equipment placement.
• Identify plumbing conflicts before installation.
• Pressure-test plumbing systems and troubleshoot leaks.
• Perform plumbing repairs on existing swimming pools when required.
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional equipment pad installations.

The successful candidate should have significant experience installing vinyl swimming pool liners.

Responsibilities include:

• Measure and verify pool dimensions before liner installation.
• Inspect pool walls, floors, coves, steps, benches, and fittings prior to installation.
• Prepare pool surfaces to ensure they are clean, smooth, and ready for liner installation.
• Install wall foam, gaskets, faceplates, and related liner preparation materials.
• Properly position, hang, vacuum, and set vinyl liners.
• Eliminate wrinkles and properly align liner seams.
• Cut in and install skimmers, returns, main drains, lights, steps, benches, and other penetrations.
• Install faceplates and gaskets correctly to prevent leaks.
• Monitor liner placement during filling.
• Identify and correct liner issues before the pool is fully filled.
• Perform vinyl liner replacements and renovation work on existing pools.
• Troubleshoot liner fitment, leaks, wrinkles, and installation issues.

Experience with pool equipment is highly desirable, including:

• Variable-speed pumps
• Cartridge, sand, and DE filters
• Natural gas and propane pool heaters
• Heat pumps
• Saltwater chlorine generators
• Chemical automation systems
• Pool automation and Wi-Fi controls
• Pool and spa lighting
• Automatic water levelers
• Water feature pumps
• Spa systems
• Pool cleaners
• Valves and actuators
• Equipment controllers

Candidates should be comfortable installing equipment according to manufacturer specifications and maintaining a clean, serviceable, professional equipment pad.

Experience with swimming pool renovations is a strong plus.

Work may include:

• Vinyl liner replacements
• Plumbing repairs and replacements
• Skimmer replacements
• Return fitting replacements
• Main drain repairs
• Light replacements
• Equipment upgrades
• Pool wall repairs
• Step and bench repairs
• Leak investigation
• Equipment pad reconstruction
• Automation upgrades
• Heater replacement
• Salt system installation
• General pool renovation work

Candidates should possess:

• Professional experience in residential swimming pool construction.
• Strong experience with vinyl liner swimming pools.
• Strong pool plumbing skills.
• Experience installing vinyl liners.
• Knowledge of pool equipment and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read measurements, plans, and construction drawings accurately.
• Strong understanding of PVC plumbing installation.
• Ability to use lasers, levels, tape measures, and construction layout tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently when necessary.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a construction team.
• Ability to perform physically demanding construction work.
• Ability to lift and move construction materials and equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Strong communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are strongly preferred.

Experience operating skid steers, mini excavators, compact track loaders, or similar construction equipment is also a major plus.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work.

The ideal candidate:

• Takes pride in building pools correctly.
• Understands that details matter.
• Can identify problems before they become expensive mistakes.
• Understands pool construction sequencing.
• Keeps plumbing installations neat and organized.
• Is particular about liner preparation and installation.
• Does not take shortcuts.
• Understands that work hidden underground is just as important as the finished pool.
• Takes care of tools, equipment, and company vehicles.
• Works efficiently without sacrificing quality.
• Communicates well with supervisors, project managers, and coworkers.
• Is willing to teach less-experienced team members.
• Can accept direction and constructive feedback.
• Is dependable and arrives prepared to work.
• Treats customers’ homes and properties professionally.
• Maintains a clean and organized jobsite.
• Wants to develop a long-term career with an established pool company.

At Budd Pools & Spas, pool construction requires more than simply assembling components.

A successful pool builder must understand how every phase of construction affects the next — excavation, elevations, wall installation, plumbing, concrete, backfill, decking, equipment, liner installation, filling, and startup.

A plumbing line installed incorrectly or a pool wall set slightly out of level can create problems much later in the project. For that reason, we place a high value on employees who think ahead, verify their work, and take responsibility for doing things correctly the first time.

We are looking for professionals who share that mindset.

This is a hands-on construction position.

Employees should expect to:

• Work outdoors throughout the year.
• Work in heat, cold, rain, mud, and changing construction conditions.
• Work around excavations and heavy equipment.
• Lift and carry pipe, equipment, pool components, stone, and construction materials.
• Kneel, bend, climb, and work in confined areas.
• Work around water, electrical equipment, plumbing systems, and active construction.
• Work on high-end residential properties where professionalism and cleanliness are expected.

Compensation should be commensurate with demonstrated pool construction experience, plumbing ability, vinyl liner installation experience, troubleshooting skills, and overall technical proficiency.

Strong candidates may currently or previously have worked as a:

• Swimming Pool Builder
• Vinyl Liner Pool Installer
• Pool Construction Technician
• Pool Plumber
• Pool Equipment Installer
• Pool Renovation Technician
• Pool Construction Foreman
• Vinyl Liner Installer
• Swimming Pool Mechanic
• Pool Service & Construction Technician