Recreation Mechanic
What you'd do
Support the Military's Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees. This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Community Recreation, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations command (CNIC); NBK Bangor.
Major duties
Performs a variety of maintenance and repair duties including, but not limited to, cleaning, adjusting, repairing and replacing broken, lost and worn parts on a variety of equipment such as travel trailers, small engines, bicycles, lanterns, stoves, ice chests, back packs, fishing reels and poles, car top racks, powerboats, canoes, kayaks, rafts, tents, canopies, and other equipment. Ensures proper internal controls are followed to protect minor property, fixed assets, resale merchandise, supplies, records, and is held accountable for all equipment involved in the rental program. Maintains rental, program, and shop equipment maintenance and repair records. Cleans, maintains, repairs and inspects equipment associated with recreational vehicle, travel and other trailer assemblies, such as propane, plumbing, water heaters and tanks, heating systems, holding tanks, bathroom fixtures, refrigerators, pumps, axle assemblies, bearings, brakes, electrical systems and any other equipment components. Maintains a clean and orderly workshop and equipment compound. Trains personnel in proper use of hazardous materials, machines, equipment and tools. Instructs co-workers on cleaning, maintenance, hooking up trailers, equipment checkout, and adjusting and setting up a variety of equipment for customer use. 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. Keeps the Material Safety Data System up to date and within base standards and ensures equipment, workshop and facility comply with inspection and safety standards. Uses a computer for data entry, reports, research and communication. Assists in preparing, administering, and monitoring annual budgets for the maintenance and repair shop. Performs other duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
Knowledge is gained through pertinent job experience, enabling the incumbent to fully initiate, oversee and carry out equipment maintenance and repair for program delivery. Requires either vocational training and certification in related areas and two years of practical on the job experience in outdoor recreation equipment maintenance and repair, OR three years of job related practical experience which includes at least one year of outdoor recreation equipment repair. Thorough knowledge of makeup, operation, and installation of mechanical systems and assemblies to troubleshoot and repair small engines and equipment such as gasoline and electric motors, and trailer components such as axle assemblies, brakes, electrical systems, and plumbing. Ability to troubleshoot and replace or repair a wide variety of equipment by interpreting and applying manufacturer's repair manuals and technical specifications, schematics, and safety manuals to repair equipment. Identifies equipment that may require replacement or needs to be referred out for major repair. Skill in the use of hand tools, power tools, and electronic test equipment. Knowledge, skill, and ability to supervise and train employees in several areas of maintenance, repair procedures, and work place safety. Must be proficient in verbal and written communication and be able to follow direction. Must be proficient in the use of a computer and have basic knowledge of software packages such as Microsoft Office, including familiarity with Word, Excel and Internet Explorer.
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