Recreation Assistant (Automotive)

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Colts Neck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commander, Navy Installations Command in New Jersey is seeking personnel to assist patrons with automotive tool usage and shop operations. The role involves maintaining safety, supervising tools, handling payments, and ensuring cleanliness and order in the shop.

Responsibilities include inventory, cash handling, and adherence to safety protocols while supporting patrons with repair guidance and shop operations.

Qualifications

• No formal education requirement specified.
• Experience in customer-facing shop environments is implied.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with tool and equipment usage and provide safe, accurate guidance.
• Check tools in and out using custody receipts and supervise safe tool use.

Skills

Customer service

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Tools

Valve grinding machine

Wheel balancing machine

Timing light

Spark plug cleaner

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command

This position is located within Commander, Mid-Atlantic Region, Fleet and Family Readiness Program. The purpose of this position is to provide technical knowledge, advice and guidance upon request to active duty, retired military members and their eligible dependents.

Key Responsibilities

Upon request, the incumbent will assist patrons only to the extent of absolute knowledge with instructions or advice on repairing automotive vehicles. The incumbent will insure that he/she does not convey any misleading, incorrect or unsafe information or practice. May supervise patrons using all tools and machines ensuring safety precautions are used. All patron service will be responsive, polite and delivered in a manner.

Check tools in and out using a custody receipt to ensure their return. Advises customer on safety instructions concerning tools and equipment in the shop and ensures protective equipment is used as required. Operates shop machinery as required, which may include valve grinding, wheel-balancing, timing lights and spark plug cleaning machines. Instructs customer in proper use of machinery as needed and oversees to ensure safe and appropriate use.

Assists with the preventative maintenance, repair and record-keeping of all Mid-Atlantic owned vehicles. Collects and records all fees and sales. Operates cash register, and performs all necessary cash recording in accordance with established regional policy. Displays stock and refills displays as necessary. Assists with shop inventory as requested. Maintains facility in clean and orderly fashion to ensure high level of cleanliness at all times. Cleans and stocks restrooms.

Upon closing, ensures the facility has been cleaned according to directives, checks internal and external lighting and holds fire and security checks to ensure facility is secured. Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $18 – $20/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.