General Equipment Repairer
What you'd do
This position is assigned to the Community Recreation Division; Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). The primary purpose of this position is to repair, maintain, and clean fitness and recreational equipment to meet accepted industry and customer standards. Additionally, maintain sports, fitness, and aquatic facilities, playing fields and green spaces.
Major duties
Performs preventative maintenance on a wide variety of cardio and strength equipment, such as treadmills, elliptical machines, cycles, and cabled strength training apparatuses. Installs, troubleshoots, diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, calibrates, tests, and makes adjustments. Reads and interprets equipment manuals, instructions, and work plans to perform services. Ensures manufacturer is recommended maintenance schedules are followed. Keeps all tools and measuring devices organized and in good repair. Keeps work areas clean and organized. Disposes of unserviceable equipment through proper channels. Performs various grounds and facility general maintenance tasks including facility preparation and general cleaning in support of program needs. Uses a computer software program to document and track equipment's date of purchase, service schedules, usage, problems, repairs, parts used, and disposal. Maintains job related instructions, standard operating procedures, forms, and other written information to ensure the safe operation of fitness equipment, tools, and machinery. Meets Safety Data System standards, ensures equipment, work areas, and facilities comply with environmental and safety standards. Ensures strict 100% compliance with all hazardous materials (HAZMAT) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) instructions. The supervisor is notified of any HAZMAT or OSHA deficiencies. Uses technical manuals, catalogs, and consults with vendors and manufacturers to research and order equipment, parts, tools, and materials necessary for equipment maintenance and repair. Adheres to strict internal controls to protect fixed assets, minor property, supplies, and records. Responsibility includes fitness equipment and tool inventory control. Determines and requests necessary maintenance and repair supplies. Ensures equipment maintenance expenses are within budget. Provides budget input by advising supervisor of equipment, maintenance, and repair shop needs. Schedules equipment repair and maintenance service training seminars (for self and fitness personnel) with vendors.
What you need to qualify
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. A qualified candidate must possess: Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have a minimum of two years of experience in equipment maintenance and repair. Must demonstrate ability to read and comprehend manuals and instructions used in repairing equipment. Knowledge and ability to evaluate, troubleshoot, analyze, and identify equipment problems and repair to industry standards. Level of knowledge and performance required is not that of a full performance engine or large equipment mechanic but must have strong knowledge of both mechanical and electrical components for small motors and equipment requiring adjustment, calibration and preventive maintenance for optimum performance. Knowledge of record keeping related to preventative maintenance and inventory control. Knowledge of hand and power tools and equipment required for maintaining and repairing equipment. Knowledge of OSHA and HAZMAT principles, procedures and policies to ensure compliance with laws, regulations and policies related to those areas. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook). Ability to use job-related software. Ability to effectively facilitate staff and management equipment maintenance briefings. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
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