Recreation Assistant (Automotive)

About the role

This position is located within Commander, Mid-Atlantic Region, Fleet and Family Readiness Program. The purpose of this role is to provide technical knowledge, advice, and guidance upon request to active duty, retired military members, and their eligible dependents.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with automotive vehicle repairs to the extent of absolute knowledge, ensuring no misleading, incorrect, or unsafe information or practices are conveyed.
• Supervise patrons using tools and machines, ensuring safety precautions are followed.
• Check tools in and out using a custody receipt to ensure their return.
• Advise customers on safety instructions for tools and equipment, ensuring protective equipment is used as required.
• Operate shop machinery, including valve grinding, wheel-balancing, timing lights, and spark plug cleaning machines.
• Instruct customers on the proper use of machinery and oversee safe and appropriate use.
• Assist with preventative maintenance, repair, and record-keeping of all Mid-Atlantic owned vehicles.
• Collect and record all fees and sales, operate a cash register, and perform cash recording in accordance with established regional policy.
• Display stock and refill displays as necessary, and assist with shop inventory as requested.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and order, including cleaning and stocking restrooms.
• Perform closing duties, including facility cleaning, checking internal and external lighting, and conducting fire and security checks to ensure the facility is secured.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must pass all applicable records and background checks.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check; any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds unassisted; heavier loads may require assistance.
• This position is subject to irregular work hours.
• 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

• Knowledge of automotive tools and equipment and their proper, safe use and maintenance.
• Basic math skills and the ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to read technical manuals for tools and equipment and learn shop equipment within 90 days of hire.
• Leadership skills to exercise control over groups of people and appropriately identify hazards or hazardous situations.
• Ability to act immediately in situations that could result in harm to a patron.
• Ability to tactfully but forcefully provide instruction on safety and facility rules and regulations, and enforce them.

Additional Information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. All Federal employees are required to remain drug-free throughout their employment. The use of illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Some positions have special requirements, including potential medical screening, drug testing, and proof of education. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks and a successful National Agency Background Check.

Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

Benefits

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