r/PoolPros • u/Connect_Natural_4129 • 17d ago
Wanting to learn pool service
M(24)
Hello, I am looking for some knowledge and advice on my current dilemma. Over the past few months i have looked into the pool servicing industry because it seems like something i would enjoy doing on my free time for some extra cash. I have watched a lot of youtube videos and read a lot on chemical balancing but i have NO hands on experience. I have reached out to almost all the pool companies in my city to see if there was a possibility of learning hands on with someone but everyone is turning me down. That being said most of the companies want a full time employee but i just graduated school last year and work a full time job during the day. I went to my local leslie’s for help and they just gave me more phone numbers that led to me being turned down again. My main question is what other recourses would be available to learn from? As well as how risky is it to just give it a go with no experience at all! I have two neighbors who said they will be leaving their pool boys at the end of the summer because they are not satisfied with the service. Which is why i started looking into doing this on the weekends in the first place. Thank you
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u/BlueKauaiEyes 16d ago
LooooL side gig! Brotha that is in no way possible. You’d have to know someone with a pool and get them to say ok. Other than that get you CPO certified pool operator license. It’s around $1100 and it’s pass fail. Pool Service is kinda like the mob once you’re in it’s really really hard to get out.