Bowling Equipment Repairer

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this position is located at the airlanes bowling center, morale, welfare and recreation department, naval air station key west, fl. The incumbent 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.

• 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.
• disassembles and replaces or repairs mechanical and electrical components or parts using soldering irons, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and other hand tools.
• cleans and lubricates machines.
• measures and regulates sweep of rake on automatic pinsetters using hand tools and gauges; runs automatic pinsetter through complete cycle and inspects for pin setting accuracy.
• maintains required records and reports; initiates request for spare parts, supplies, hand equipment; and performs general housekeeping tasks to ensure proper standard of appearance, cleanliness, and safety of assigned spaces.
• may establish regularly scheduled maintenance programs to include cleaning bowling machine, ball cleaning machine, lane machine, pin cleaning, and rotation equipment; may perform other mechanical and electrical work to bowling facility; may drill and repair bowling balls.
• performs other related duties as assigned.
• completes work assignments without direction: incumbent selects tools, decides on the method and techniques to use, and carries out assignments independently. Obtains standard parts by looking‑up replacement information in parts manual. Supervisor checks work to see it is completed in a timely manner and equipment is operating properly.

• must meet federal employment suitability requirements and successfully complete background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• must successfully pass the e‑verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• you must go through a personal identity verification (piv) process that requires two forms of identification from the form i‑9.
• may be required to pass pre‑employment examinations.
• a valid state driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by direct deposit/electronic funds transfer.
• must currently reside within a 50‑mile radius of the hiring base. This information will be based on the address listed on your resume and usajobs. Or military spouses as applicable to the law.
• this position is subject to the possibility of working on weekends and holidays, as well as rotating shifts, often consisting of other than normal duty hours.
• must be c.a.r.e. Trained, hold an emergency first responder or cpr first aid certification, and a current food handler certification or be able to obtain these trainings/certifications within 90 days of being placed in the position.
• as of may 7, 2025, the real  requires visitors to have a real  passport to access government facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
• must be willing and able to work a flexible work schedule. This schedule describes work performed without a regularly scheduled tour of duty; hours are from 0‑40 hours per week.

• must have knowledge of mechanical and electrical/electronic principles and operating characteristics of bowling equipment.
• must have knowledge of parts, components, and assemblies of bowling equipment. Ability to know how these parts are installed and work together.
• must have the ability to locate malfunctions through visual, operational, audio, and standard test equipment checks. Must have the ability to read and understand schematics, wiring diagrams, block diagrams, and manufacturer's service manuals.

in order to qualify for this position, your…