Bowling Equipment Worker

Full Job Description

This position is located at Freedom Lanes Bowling, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL.

The purpose of this position is to correct all minor malfunctions of the automatic pinsetter and to assist the mechanic in a formal preventative maintenance and repair program of the bowling facility equipment which include pinsetters, ball returns, bumpers, scoring, lanes, ball cleaners and lane maintenance machines along with other bowling center equipment.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position.

Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates.

Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above.

Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Must have manual dexterity necessary to make minor corrective adjustments to machinery and replace fixtures.

Must have skill in the use of common hand tools and the ability to perform limited preventive maintenance such as cleaning and oiling equipment and conditioning lane surfaces.

Must be able to use common cleaning materials and equipment and to safely operate and adjust bowling equipment.

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

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

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

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

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RELOCATION AUTHORIZED NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.

As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.

A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check.

Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Major Duties:

General (Duties include but are not limited to): Makes minor corrective adjustments to bowling alley machinery as necessary.

Clears ball and pin jams, repairs/replaces foul lights, and performs periodic preventive maintenance on automatic handling equipment such as ball cleaning machines, cleaning turn around pans, ball elevators, and cross conveyors on pinsetters.

Assists with maintaining stock levels and keeping records on spare parts for automatic pinsetter and mechanical equipment.

Replaces burned out fuses and light bulbs and assists in replacement of electrical fixtures if required. Cleans, oils and conditions lane surfaces.

May sweep and mop floors, dust furniture and fixtures, clean walls and rest rooms. Collects and removes trash. Advises supervisor/manager of unusual maintenance problems.

Performs other related duties as required.