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Posted: March 25, 2026 (0 days ago)

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BOWLING EQUIPMENT REPAIRER

Air Force Special Operations Command

Department of the Air Force

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Salary

$22.33 - $23.25

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves fixing and maintaining bowling alley equipment like pinsetters, ball returns, and lane cleaners at a military base in New Mexico, ensuring everything runs smoothly for users.

It's a flexible, part-time role open to the public, including veterans and family members of military personnel.

A good fit would be someone handy with tools who enjoys mechanical work and doesn't mind physical tasks like lifting heavy items.

Key Requirements

  • Experience in maintaining and repairing bowling equipment, including mechanical and electrical components
  • Knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles, operating characteristics of bowling gear, and standard test equipment
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, block diagrams, and manufacturer's service manuals
  • Physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds frequently, push/pull up to 100 pounds occasionally, and work in awkward positions like bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, and standing
  • Proficiency with hand tools such as soldering irons, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and gauges
  • Skills in diagnosing malfunctions, disassembling/reassembling parts, cleaning, lubricating, and inspecting equipment for accuracy

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Cannon Lanes. This is a Flex position. Who May Apply: Open to everyone.

Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.

An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 04/01/2026 Family Member Preference, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, and Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: Experience in the maintenance and repair of bowling equipment which provided a thorough knowledge of the mechanical an electrical principles and operating characteristics of bowling equipment and standard test equipment, and the ability to read and understand schematics, wiring diagrams, block diagrams, and manufacturer's service manuals.

Must be physically able to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Must be able to frequently bend, stoop, reach, climb, stand, and work in awkward positions. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:

The purpose of this position is to repair and maintain bowling facility equipment.

Installs, adjusts, repairs, overhauls, and regularly inspects bowling facility electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment to include automatic pinsetter, automatic ball returns, speed cradle stops, automatic score and foul units, automatic ball cleaners, hole bores, and lane maintenance machines.

Diagnoses malfunctioning equipment referring to manuals for diagrams and specifications. Follows manufacturer's maintenance schedules but makes changes as necessary.

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 rakes on automatic pinsetters using hand tools and gauges. Runs automatic pinsetter through complete cycle and inspects for pin setting accuracy.

Conditions, maintains, and repairs bowling pins and lanes. Repairs cracks, chips, and splinters using wood and plastic lane stock, and sanding and recoating surfaces.

Maintains required records and reports; initiates requests for spare parts, supplies, and hand equipment; performs general housekeeping tasks to ensure proper standards of appearance, cleanliness, and safety of assigned spaces.

Performs other mechanical and electrical work to bowling facility as time and capabilities permit.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12922254

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/26/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-4QFSWB-0247935