Kraken Pool Service

09/02/2021

Since Covid-19 became a pandemic, we at Kraken Pool Service have followed all CDC hygiene recommendations and now ALL of us at the company, have been FULLY vaccinated.
Nevertheless, since a more aggressive and contagious variance is spreading thru our communities, we once more ask customers not to come out while our technicians are servicing your pool. Please direct all your questions and requests thru the office or leave them a note, if you MUST point something at the technician, please observe the 6 ft. distancing guidelines.
We ask this for the protection of our customers, the little ones in our families and our employees.
We hope you and your love ones stay safe during these times of uncertainty.

03/15/2021

Here is a before and after of a pool re-tile and acid wash job!

02/23/2021

Looking for a part time Office Assistant (with possibility of full time in the next 3 months). Fluency in English and some knowledge of Spanish required. Knowledge or experience in pool maintenance, customer service, excel, outlook, and quickbooks on-line preferred.

Duties: Provide assistance to owner and technicians, answering calls, updating clients information, setting service calls, correspondence with clients, suppliers and partners via email and or phone/text.
Hours can be flexible but Monday-Friday 1:00pm - 5:00 p.m. is preferred while on part time schedule.

This job is performed from your Home, therefore designated work area, personals computer with Internet and cell phone is required. You must live in Sarasota/Bradenton as occasionally you will need to visit a supplier or customer.

Must be able to pass a drug test and background check to be eligible.

Position qualifies for PTO and company bonus plan.

09/21/2020

Another great pool renovation. We removed and installed new pool coping, new water line tile and re-surfaced.

08/12/2020

See our latest pool and deck reno!

04/14/2020

Dear Customer, during Easter Christians reflect on the concepts of loss, resurrection, and transformation; during Passover Jews celebrate loss, liberation and sacrifice. Both holidays contemplate the idea that loss leads to something new. But is it really … NEW? Physics tells us that matter, or energy, cannot be lost or destroyed, only transformed. Therefore we must ask ourselves, when we feel a sense of loss, have we really lost something? Or are we merely struggling to see a transformation?
These days we all feel we have lost our way of life, the liberty to do simple things like shake hands with strangers we just met, kiss a friend , or hug to tell family members hello... Humans are socials beings at their core; we have created social rules of interaction that allow us to express our nature. Could it be, that through this pandemic, we are forced to look for more meaningful ways to connect with people, that not being able to physically touch our friends and loved ones, leads us to find a new way of "touching" them in a more meaningful way than a pat on the back? We may be transforming, and developing a better understanding and while rediscovering just why society, family, friends, and companionship are important; how only working together we can achieve success, not to mention appreciating a humbling new level of respect for Nature itself.
At this time of “loss” we hope to find a way to see this period as an opportunity of transformation and a chance to reevaluate priorities, make something new front and center of your life. View the loss of work as a new opportunity to find that meaningful job you always wanted, the loss of a full schedule as a chance to find the time to care for your health, and the courage to amend an old misunderstanding, the loss of your busy social life as the opportunity to find generosity.
Although the concept of loss is different for each of us, the experience of transforming individually into something new and meaningful is incredibly powerful, and ultimately beneficial to humanity itself.
We send our best wished and hopeful thoughts to the new You!
Leslie and the team at
Kraken Pool Service
941-993-5548

04/06/2020

Dear Customer, this is the start of our fourth week operating under Covid19. We continue to monitor and adhere to the recommendations of the CDC, therefore, this week, we are adding to our previous precautionary measures by providing cloth masks to our employees in case they need to address or speak to any customer directly.
So far we have been blessed that none of our employees are symptomatic but, knowing that many among us may carry the virus, unaware and without any symptoms, we continue to ask for your cooperation in staying indoors while we service your pool. In the event you need to ask for anything at all, please email or call the office at least 24 hours before your service day or if you need to point something out to them please keep the 6 ft+ safety distance.
Like my grandmother, who lived through the great depression in New York, use to tell me; "no storm that last forever". In the meantime we must keep our discipline in following the medical community's recommendations to help shorten this pandemic and then be able to arrive to whatever will be our new normal. It will be naïve to think everything will be just as it was before, but that does not mean that the new normal will be any less that before, it just be different. Some may argue that it will be even better; our understanding of humanity has been tested and re-focused on the appreciation for life and basic human values.

As always, we give thanks and pray for all those involved in keeping us safe and alive during these weary times. We are grateful to you, our customers, for your support and understanding.

03/30/2020

Dear Customer, Covid-19 has without a doubt changed our life's, but paradoxically it has taken the biggest of bad news to bring out so much good also. Allow me to focus today's message on just few of the many positive silver linings.
1- Medical professionals are being recognized and appreciated all over the world with public displays of gratitude for their untiring sacrifice and service.
2- More than 500 have volunteer for the NHS and retired healthcare workers have come back to work to help care for vulnerable people that have been ask to stay home.
3- The Corona Virus is shutting down transit activity, as people stay home and cars parked at home, temporarily slashing air pollution levels around the globe.
4- According to a website published and maintained by John Hopkins, recoveries are FIVE TIMES the number of deaths. The number of recovered are now growing faster than the number who die. And the fatality rate seems to be truly around the 1%.
5- A trial for the Moderna's Vaccine is on the way at Kaiser Permanente under Washington's Health Research Institute, which will hopefully confirm the safety of the vaccine quickly.
6- FDA has approved clinical trials to use antibodies from Recovered Patients.

We want to thank you for your continued support with your patronage and distance guidelines during this trying time.

We sincerely hope that, while staying at home, you and your loved ones have found the opportunity to enjoy some peace, sanctuary and respite in your pool.

Leslie Casanova
Kraken Pool Service
941-993-5548

03/22/2020

Dear Customer, I wanted to take a moment to thank you personally for your cooperation by staying indoors while our technicians serviced your pool. With your cooperation we will continue to keep you and our employees safe.



With the recent developments around the world, and added mandates and restrictions by the state, many service-based businesses are discontinuing operations. For all of us in the pool maintenance business, we have the good fortune to be able to continue to serve our customers.



As always, our priority is the safety of our customers and employees; as we continue our operations, knowing that pool sanitation is essential to the health and well-being of our customers and their families. Therefore, certain municipalities and federal regulators have requested pool product supply businesses to be available and the supply chains to be maintained open.



It is important to note the following:

1- Proper sanitization will keep bodies of water safe for our community. As children and families across America are being asked to shelter at home, providing the means for properly sanitized home pool environments is critical to helping maintain community health.

2-According to the CDC, there is no evidence that Covid -19 can survive in a properly treated pool.

3-Untreated water can promote many other types of bacteria (Pseudomonas, Cryptosporidium, E. Coli, Shigella, etc)

4- The world health organization (WHO) states that controlling water quality is necessary to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.



It is easy to get swept up in media dialog and fear-based information coming from every angle, now, more than ever it is time to come together, help neighbors, remain calm, collect and flexible. Let us focus on the unique opportunity to slow down and spend time with our children and loved ones.



As a people we are all assessing how we will weather this storm we find ourselves in. History reminds us, that we will find a way to continue forward stronger and wiser.



With all our love,

Leslie Casanova

Kraken Pool Service

941-993-5548

03/20/2020

Dear Customer, our hearts and thoughts go out to all the people around the world that has been affected by the COVID-19 virus now classified as a pandemic and thank all healthcare professionals who are in the front lines working to care for patients and to contain the virus.

In this situation we know that pool care might not be in your mind, but I want you to know that the safety of our customers and employee is our priority.

We have reviewed all CDC hygiene recommendation with our employees and have increased focus on cleaning hands before and after visiting our suppliers, gas station, bathrooms and food venues and to rinse often with a solution of water and chlorine or with 70% Alcohol or over.



We kindly ask that any request you have is done thru email at least the day before your visit instead of coming out and talking to the technician. If you must point out something at him personally please observe the 6 feet distance recommendation by the CDC.



For the latest information on COVID-19 please visit cdc.gov or your local health department website.



Thank you,

Leslie Casanova

Kraken Pool Service

As the nation's health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health, safety, and security threats.

10/25/2019

Supervisor position also available based on experience. "Do you enjoy working outside?" ... then this job may be just right for you! Kraken Pool Service Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Pool Service Technician for the Sarasota/Bradenton/Osprey area.

Your responsibilities include; Chemical measuring and balancing, cleaning and maintaining customer's pools in the assigned route between Mondays and Fridays, basic troubleshooting. This is year round employment and NOT a seasonal job.

Company provides your vehicle, gas card, uniform, chemicals and all necessary equipment. If you are interested, please email your resume and work references, or call us at 941-993-5548. If you are replying thru Craigslist, or email make sure to include your phone number. We can't wait to hear from you!

Must have:
Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
Clean background check.
1 year of experience is preferred; CPO certificate a plus, but NOT necessary.
Good communication and customer service skills.
Ability to start by 7:00 am and do outdoor work with minimal supervision.
Smart phone
Must get along with pets.
Must be able to work in inclement weather.
Candidates in Sarasota County preferred

Benefits:
1-week vacation
2-sick days
company sponsored AFLAC plan
Incentive program
Saturdays and Sundays off

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers

05/22/2019

We are searching for reliable experienced pool technician and a pool technician assistant. Depending on position and level of experience starting salary rate is between $11.00 and $14.00 per hour. 1 week paid vacation and 2 sick days. Bonus plan and other benefits. Monday thru Friday work. Call us for more details 941-993-5548.