Swimming Pool Servicers

The employment outlook for swimming pool servicers is tied to the health of the economy. When the economy is strong, existing pool owners are more willing to pay for pool cleaning services, and more people are interested in installing swimming pools. The opposite is true when the economy is weak.

There are more than 10.4 million existing residential swimming pools and approximately 310,000 public pools in the United States, and demand will remain for professionals trained to maintain and repair them. The establishment of pool laws benefits servicers because they are often hired to help owners comply with safety regulations. A growing awareness among pool owners about the need to keep pools and hot tubs clean to prevent infection will continue to keep servicers in business.

Technological developments will also create more work for servicers, but also create some challenges for workers. The need to maintain and repair new equipment, such as solar heaters, automatic timers, pool covers, and chemical dispensers, will ensure continuing demand for pool servicers. On the other hand, IBISWorld says that "automation is shaking up the pool cleaning business. Robotic cleaners are making maintenance more efficient, but they are also pushing some consumers to handle cleaning chores themselves, challenging professional services to emphasize their expertise."