Board Building and Grounds

Job Description

• Attend monthly board meetings (minimum 80%).
• Monitor budget specific to the upkeep and maintenance of the pool and grounds.

Pre-Season Tasks

• Purchase and oversee the delivery of pool chemicals. The order should typically be placed in mid to late February.
  • Take inventory of existing chemicals.
  • Update and review prior years' orders and usage where possible to estimate the needs for the upcoming year.
  • A large quantity of chlorine (calcium hypochlorite - Accutabs) and hydrochloric (muriatic) acid will be required. To a lesser extent (depending upon existing inventory), calcium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and stabilizer will be needed. A new (Taylor) test kit is always required for the season.
• Request water meter installation via the City of Livonia.
• Coordinate pool opening (the water must be turned on first).
  • The pool should be opened at least one week prior to the club's opening day.
• During opening, the cover will be removed, folded and placed on the deck. It is the responsibility of the club to move and store it in the shed.
• Coordinate spring clean-up.
  • Order mulch, as needed.
  • Purchase leaf bags
  • Ensure that the necessary yard tools are available.
  • The hired lawn crew does not trim trees or maintain landscape beds - this should be part of the clean-up.
  • Clean deck chairs and place on the pool deck.
  • Set up and clean tables (pavilion and grounds).
  • Clean up leaves, sticks, etc., from the grounds.
  • Clean the clubhouse.
• Install ceiling fans.
• Clean and distribute trash and bottle recycling cans.
• Install tennis, volleyball and tetherball nets.
• Assemble, clean and test the gas grills. The gas supply valve is in the basement utility room.
• Install the large umbrella. The folding mechanism may need to be lubricated.

Inspections

• The boiler must be inspected per the insurance company and state. The inspector that visited in August 2020 indicated that the next inspection would not be due until 2023. A CSD-1 form must be filled out as part of (or prior to the inspection). This form is to be kept on-file both near the boiler and in a binder in the club house.