This position will be assigned to the Skylark Bowling Center located on JBSA Lackland.
This is a Regular Part-Time position with guaranteed 20 hours per week, but may work up to 40 hours per week. Employees appointed to a Regular category position are eligible for benefits.
Physical Effort: Frequently lifts and carries parts and assembles weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasionally may push or pull assemblies weighing up to 100 pounds.
This position will be assigned to the Skylark Bowling Center located on JBSA Lackland.
This is a Regular Part-Time position with guaranteed 20 hours per week, but may work up to 40 hours per week. Employees appointed to a Regular category position are eligible for benefits.
Physical Effort: Frequently lifts and carries parts and assembles weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasionally may push or pull assemblies weighing up to 100 pounds.
Starting pay is set at Step 1 $22.05/ph. Internal NAF Pay setting rules apply.
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
The function of this activity is to provide a recreational facility for base personnel and their dependents. The purpose of
this position is to perform leadership duties in the bowling equipment repair and maintenance section as well as
performing regular non-supervisory duties assigned to the section.
Serves as work leader for regular full-time Bowling Equipment Repairers and Laborers (Bowling Facility
Maintenance), preparing daily work schedules for the repair of bowling equipment as well as performing preventative
maintenance on electronic and mechanical equipment. Gets the work started and sets the work pace. Relays work -
related instructions received from the supervisor to section employees particularly those working at nights and weekends.
Performs on-the-job training for new employees by providing instructions on installing, adjusting, and repairing
automatic pinsetters, ball returns, automatic scorer, foul units, ball cleaning machines and lane maintenance machines.
Ensures that materials and tools are available at all times to perform repairs as well as maintaining adequate stock of
replacement parts. Reports directly to the supervisor on work progress as well as initiating performance evaluations for
employees in the section. Ensures that safety practices are observed during repairs particularly related to electrical
equipment. Provides the supervisor with projected financial expenditures for tools and equipment.
Installs, adjusts, repairs, overhauls and regularly inspects bowling facility electrical, electronic, and mechanical
equipment to include automatic pinsetter, automatic ball return, automatic score and foul units, ball cleaners, hole
borers, and lane maintenance machines. Diagnoses malfunctioning equipment referring to manuals for diagrams and
specifications. Follows manufacturer's maintenance schedules but makes changes as necessary. Disassembles and
replaces or repairs mechanical and electrical components or parts using soldering irons, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers,
and other hand tools. Cleans and lubricate machines. Measures and regulates sweep of rakes on automatic pinsetters
using hand tools and gauges. Runs automatic pinsetter through complete cycle and inspects for pin setting accuracy.
Performs other mechanical and electrical work of bowling facility as time and capabilities permit. Performs other duties
as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12807654
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, 10/06/2025
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:
Applicant must have experience in the maintenance and repair or bowling equipment which provides a thorough knowledge of the mechanical and electrical principles and operating characteristics of bowling equipment and standard test equipment, and the ability to read and understand schematics, wiring diagrams, block diagrams, and manufacturer's service manuals.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Ability to lead three or more workers to accomplish the work and have the ability to perform regular nonsupervisory duties that is usually the same kind and level as that done by the group.
2. Ability to repair or replace all worn or broken parts on the Brunswick A2 pinsetter in a timely manner.
**NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s).
**Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/06/2025 to receive consideration.
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