Bowling Equipment Worker

This position is located at the Naval Station Newport, Newport RI, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department. The purpose of this position is to assist the higher graded mechanics in maintaining and repairing all bowling facility electrical, mechanical and computerized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts, overhauls, installs and repairs bowling facility electrical and mechanical equipment, which may include automatic pinsetters, automatic ball returns, foul units, speed cradle stops, telescore units, automatic ball and pin cleaners, lane maintenance machines and hole borers.
• Assists in diagnosing malfunctioning equipment, referring to manuals for diagrams and specifications.
• Assists in disassembling and replacing or repairing electrical and mechanical parts or components using soldering irons, welding equipment, pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches and other hand tools.
• Cleans and lubricates machines, ball returns, pinsetters and other related mechanic equipment.
• Measures and regulates pinsetters using hand tools and gauges, periodically runs pinsetters through complete cycles and inspects for pin setting accuracy.
• Assists in conditioning, maintaining and repairing bowling pins and lanes, repairing cracks, chips, splinters using plastic or wood lane stock; sands and recoats surfaces as needed.
• Complies with fire, safety, sanitation and security procedures and regulations.
• Keeps up-to-date on repair procedures, bowling center policies, written instructions and department directives.
• Assists in maintaining the bowling facility, such as mechanical, electrical and plumbing repairs, cleans and paints walls and ceilings, replaces air filters and assists with any related maintenance not performed by PWD.
• Assists with building maintenance and cleaning, to include stocking and cleaning bathrooms, picking up patron areas, and policing grounds including weeding, picking up trash, snow removal, etc. as assigned.
• Performs any 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.
• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations.

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.

• Formal training in bowling equipment maintenance and repair is preferred but may be substituted by two years' practical experience working on Brunswick or AMF bowling machines.
• Must possess documented ability to perform tasks involving general maintenance and repair of electrical, mechanical, painting and plumbing.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.