Bowling Equipment Worker

Bowling Equipment Worker

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Newport, Rhode Island

Salary Range: $19.66 - $22.93 Per Hour

Job Summary: This position is located at the Naval Station Newport, Newport RI, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department. The purpose of this position is to assist the higher graded mechanics in maintaining and repairing all bowling facility electrical, mechanical and computerized equipment.

Major Duties:

• Under the direction of the Bowling Equipment Mechanic: Adjusts, overhauls, installs and repairs bowling facility electrical and mechanical equipment, which may include automatic pinsetters, automatic ball returns, foul units, speed cradle stops, telescore units, automatic ball and pin cleaners, lane maintenance machines and hole borers. Assists in diagnosing malfunctioning equipment, referring to manuals for diagrams and specifications. Assists in disassembling and replacing or repairing electrical and mechanical parts or components using soldering irons, welding equipment, pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches and other hand tools. Cleans and lubricates machines, ball returns, pinsetters and other related mechanic equipment. Measures and regulates pinsetters using hand tools and gauges, periodically runs pinsetters through complete cycles and inspects for pin setting accuracy. Assists in conditioning, maintaining and repairing bowling pins and lanes, repairing cracks, chips, splinters using plastic or wood lane stock; sands and recoats surfaces as needed. Complies with fire, safety, sanitation and security procedures and regulations. Keeps up-to-date on repair procedures, bowling center policies, written instructions and department directives. Assists in maintain the bowling facility, such as mechanical, electrical and plumbing repairs, cleans and paints walls and ceilings, replaces air filters and assists with any related maintenance not performed by PWD. Assists with building maintenance and cleaning, to include stocking and cleaning bathrooms, picking up patron areas, and policing grounds including weeding, picking up trash, snow removal, etc. as assigned. Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 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: Formal training in bowling equipment maintenance and repair is preferred buy may be substituted by two years' practical experience working on Brunswick or AMF bowling machines. Must possess documented ability to perform tasks involving general maintenance and repair of electrical, mechanical, painting and plumbing.

How to Apply: 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 01/23/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12859331 It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-23