RFT Bowling Equipment Repairer

Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Patuxent (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) seeks a skilled maintenance worker to perform minor corrective adjustments and maintain bowling alley machinery at the Bowling Center in Patuxent, MD.

Duties include inspecting and repairing electrical, mechanical, and computerized equipment, clearing jams, performing preventive maintenance, stocking parts, and keeping records. The role requires reliability and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must have dexterity to adjust machinery and replace fixtures.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical/electronic principles relevant to bowling equipment.
• Ability to use common hand tools and perform limited preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, overhaul and inspect bowling facility equipment including pinsetters, ball returns, and related components.
• Clear jams and replace lights; perform periodic preventive maintenance.
• Maintain stock records for spare parts and assist in parts replacement.
• Lift up to 40 pounds and operate safely in an indoor bowling environment.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Use of hand tools

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical fixtures

Job description

Summary

Make minor corrective adjustments to bowling alley machinery at the Bowling Center,

Duties

• Installs, repairs, overhauls and regularly inspects bowling facility electrical, mechanical, and computerized equipment to include automatic pinsetter, automatic ball returns, speed cradle stops, telescore units, automatic ball cleaners, and hole borers.
• Clear ball and pin jams, repairs and replaces foul lights.
• Perform periodic preventive maintenance on automatic handling equipment such as vacuuming, ball cleaning machines, clean turn around pans, ball elevators and cross conveyors on pinsetters.
• Assist with maintaining stock levels and keeping records on spare parts for automatic pinsetter and mechanical equipment.
• Replace burned-out fuses and light bulbs and assists in replacement of electrical fixtures as required.
• Clean, oils and conditions lane surfaces.
• May sweep and mop the floor. Dust furniture and fixtures.
• Clean walls and rest rooms and replaces washers in faucets.
• Collect and removes trash.
• Advise supervisor or manager of unusual maintenance problems.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate possess the following:

Must have manual dexterity necessary to make minor corrective adjustments to machinery and replace fixtures. Skill in the use of common hand tools and ability to perform limited preventive maintenance such as cleaning and oiling of equipment and conditioning lane surfaces. Ability to use common cleaning materials and equipment and to safely operate and adjust bowling equipment.

Must have knowledge of mechanical and electrical/electronic principles and operating characteristics of bowling equipment.

Physical Effort

Lifts and carries parts or objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Frequent bending, climbing, stooping, and working in awkward positions.

Working Conditions

Works indoors in adequately heated and lighted area. Exposed to loud noises, dust, grease, chemical cleaning solvents, and the possibility of cuts, bruises, abrasions, and electrical shock.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional Information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements.

Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.

Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and complete the Request for Military Spouse Preference form and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted. Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference.

For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31,1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://www.sss.gov/register/.

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