Recreation Maintenance Leader

Summary

This position is assigned to the Community Recreation Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). The purpose is to perform duties in a variety of work situations and occupations within MWR, including grounds maintenance, warehouses, facilities, and rental operations. The role involves leadership, heavy labor, use of hand and power tools, operation of motor vehicles, towing, and utilization of large equipment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a working leader on a full‑time, continuing basis, supervising three or more workers who perform trades and labor work.
• Lead workers performing duties such as Electrical Worker (NA‑2805‑08), Laborer (NA‑3502‑04, NA‑3502‑02, NA‑3502‑01), General Equipment Repairer (NA‑4737‑06), Maintenance Mechanic (NA‑4749‑08), Gardener (NA‑5003‑04), Tractor Operator (NA‑5705‑05), Automotive Helper (NA‑5823‑05), and Small Engine Repairer (NA‑8610‑08).
• Provide input on personnel actions, conduct training/employee development, perform scheduling, contribute to evaluations, and recommend counseling or terminations.
• Assign immediate tasks to group members, demonstrate proper work methods, and ensure plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available.
• Exercise authority and independent judgment in developing plans and solutions.
• Initiate and follow up on maintenance trouble calls to resolve equipment or facility issues.
• Recommend changes or enhancements to improve program effectiveness.
• Perform non‑supervisory work alongside the team to set the work pace.
• Provide customer service, information, and support for Community Recreation programs, including opening and closing facilities and ordering/restocking supplies.
• Verify patron eligibility for authorized use of recreation facilities, resources, and equipment.
• Collect fees for tickets, retail, rental items, Paintball, and Archery using POS and computer programs.
• Check equipment in and out, complete rental forms, inventory items, and conduct inspections upon return.
• Maintain inventory controls and accountability for program equipment and resources.
• Perform administrative duties using computer software to track inventories, patron usage, comments, and program metrics; complete after‑action reports, data collection, and database administration.
• Assist customers with equipment rental, trailer hookup, loading and unloading of equipment into personal vehicles.
• Load and unload materials from ground, pallets, skids, platforms, trucks, and transport vehicles manually or with lift gates, wheelbarrows, pallet jacks, or dollies.
• Operate a variety of power equipment, including but not limited to mowers, clippers, post‑hole diggers, blowers, weed eaters, power washers, and banding equipment.
• Use hand tools (shovels, rakes, hammers, bars, saws, clippers, axes, loppers, wrenches, brooms, brushes) to maintain and clean facilities and grounds; clear small trees, debris, limbs, and bushes.
• Excavate, backfill, or spread sand, dirt, or fill materials to improve recreation spaces such as playgrounds, parks, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits.
• Shovel, sweep, or rake snow, sand, or dirt from sidewalks, playgrounds, volleyball courts, beach areas, and parking lots.
• Maintain inventory of hand and power tools, large equipment, and inflatable bounce equipment, ensuring they are in good working order.
• Adjust equipment for proper settings, connections, and mechanical soundness; perform minor repairs, painting, and limited carpentry work.
• Assist mechanics with maintaining and cleaning rental equipment and prepare excess property for disposal.
• Operate government‑owned motor vehicles, including forklifts.

Requirements

• Pass all applicable records and background checks, including E‑Verify employment verification.
• Work varied schedules, including holidays, weekends, evenings, and be available for overtime or emergency recall.
• Wear required protective clothing and equipment (e.g., safety gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses, boots) as situations warrant.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license (or obtain one).
• Obtain within the first 60 days of employment the following certifications:
  • First Aid Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Forklift Operator
  • Safe Inflatable Operators Training (SIOTO)
• Effective May 7 2025, non‑affiliated individuals must present a REAL ID‑compliant driver’s license or other acceptable identification to access CNRMA installations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Navy MWR mission and the full scope of Community Recreation activities for diverse demographics.
• Understanding of recreation functions, procedures, and operations.
• Proficiency with computers, office procedures, and print production.
• Skill in the trades and labor work performed by the group led, enabling effective leadership.
• Ability to independently lead three or more workers to accomplish trades and labor tasks.
• Capability to complete multi‑task assignments that require following directions, sequences, and interpreting simple drawings.
• Ability to plan maintenance schedules, maintain accurate records, compile and organize data for reports, and conduct research on recreation topics.
• Competence in operating large government‑owned motor vehicles, including forklifts.
• Ability to conduct inventory, recognize damage to materials and equipment, and maintain accountability.
• Proficiency in safely using a variety of hand and power tools (e.g., mowers, clippers, post‑hole diggers, blowers, weed eaters, power washers, banding equipment).
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional Information

• Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
• Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs; all Federal employees must remain drug‑free throughout employment.
• Selection may be tentative pending completion of special requirements such as proof of education, medical screening, drug testing, and satisfactory reference checks.
• Employment is subject to a successful National Agency Background Check.
• Occupants must maintain the privacy of official work information and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
• Candidates should be committed to improving Federal government efficiency, uphold the ideals of the American Republic, and support the rule of law and the United States Constitution.