RECREATION AID (BOWLING CENTER FRONT DESK/SNACK BAR OPERATOR)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
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BOWLING EQUIPMENT WORKER - DIX
Air Mobility Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
Fort Dix, New Jersey
Salary
$20.61 - $20.61
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves maintaining and repairing bowling equipment at a military base facility in Fort Dix, New Jersey, including tasks like fixing pinsetters, cleaning lanes, and managing inventory.
It's a hands-on role for someone who enjoys mechanical work in a recreational setting.
A good fit would be a reliable person with basic technical skills, physical stamina, and experience in equipment upkeep, even from volunteer or unrelated jobs.
Key Requirements
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles for bowling equipment
- Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and service manuals
- Experience in minor maintenance of automated systems like pinsetters and ball returns
- Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally
- Comfort working in noisy, dusty environments with potential hazards like cuts or shocks
- Skills in inventory management for supplies and parts
- Any relevant paid, unpaid, or volunteer experience in maintenance
Full Job Description
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Dix Bowling Facility, Fort Dix, NJ. 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, 03/31/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference 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: Skills: Knowledge of the mechanical and electrical principles and operating characteristics of bowling equipment.
Ability to read and understand schematics, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer's service manuals. Physical Effort: Frequently lifts and carries parts and assemblies weighing up to 40 pounds.
Occasionally may push or pull larger assemblies weighing up to 100 pounds. Frequent bending, climbing, reaching, stooping, standing, and working in awkward positions.
Exposed to high noise levels while working on equipment. Working Conditions: Works inside in areas that usually have adequate light, heat, and fresh air.
Exposed to noise, dust, grease, chemical solvents, and possibility of cuts, bruises, abrasions, and electrical shock. Requires caution in working with moving parts during operation of equipment.
Major Duties:
Assists in performing minor maintenance on bowling equipment to include automatic pinsetter, automatic ball returns, speed cradle stops, automatic ball cleaners, hole bores, and lane maintenance machines.
May assist with the cleaning and maintenance of bowling lanes, approaches, channels, pin decks, kickbacks, scoring tables and ball returns.
Assists with maintenance of inventory records pertaining to bowling facility supplies, equipment and parts. Performs other related work as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12895940
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