Swimming pool construction and maintenance in the Houston market also continues to enjoy a strong economy, with seasonal work flowing into off-season new pool installation and servicing. They don't have to a have an extensive knowledge of this business because they go through extensive training once they're hired. Stewart said he started hiring in January and February to give new sales staff time to complete training in time for the March and April kick-off of the new season. He added most major pool companies work with experienced personnel in the construction and installation of pools. In our company, we hire people and bring them in to begin cleaning pools, just so they can familiarize themselves with different pools and different equipment.
Every pool is different.
They're built differently and have different equipment, so you rarely find two situations exactly alike. After spending time in pool cleaning and maintenance, workers have the opportunity to go through various training classes, earning certifications provided by the pool and spa industry. With poor maintenance and cleaning, it takes little time to do extensive and expensive damage. But you have to have a good grasp of the various components if you want to be successful in this business. Because of Houston's tight labor market, Stearns said there are many opportunities for people wanting to learn the crafts associated with building, servicing and maintaining pools and spas.