Job opening: Small Engine Mechanic (Small Vehicle Operator)
Salary: $22 per hour
Published at: Sep 05 2023
Employment Type: Part-time
About the position: This position will be assigned to Outdoor Recreation on Minot AFB, ND.
This is a Regular Part Time (RPT) position. A RPT employee is guaranteed minimum 20 hours a week, maximum 40 hours.
Regular employees are eligible to use the fitness center, golf course, bowling center, clubs, and swimming pool. Medical/Dental/Retirement/sick/Vacation/Paid Parental Leave are available to RFT employees.
Duties
1. Drains and changes lubricants in small engines such as lawn mowers, gas edger's, boat motors, jet skies, snow mobiles, John Deer mower and Bobcat. Lubricates equipment and replaces oil and air filters, maintains battery levels as appropriate. Changes hoses, spark plug wires, rotors, bearings, charging units, break assemblies, steering assemblies, starters, motor relays, throttle controls, carburetors, etc., on a variety of outdoor recreation equipment. Diagnoses malfunctions of equipment to determine the source of trouble and to determine the extent of repairs required, including electrical systems, geared units and components. According to manufactures' manuals or personal experience, tears down, adjusts, repairs, reassembles and runs operations checks on equipment. uses a limited amount of test equipment such as an electronic multimeter, battery hydrometer, battery cell tester, etc. Uses a limited amount of mechanical hand tools such as grinders, sanders, hammers, chisels, wrenches, sockets, rivet guns, air power tools and air compressors, etc. Maintains the inventory of parts and equipment used in the maintenance of rental equipment. Maintains maintenance logs on all equipment repaired, annotating manhours, materials and date of repair. Based on these records, determined bench stock required and maintenance schedules. Maintains hazardous materials in accordance with Safety and HAZMAT requirements.
2. Cleans and maintains boating equipment in working order. Waxes, washes and cleans boats, canoes, ski boats, campers, etc. Performs minor repairs such as changing worn carpeting, removing and replacing seats. Maintains boat trailers in proper order by ensuring rust prevention maintenance is conducted, sanding and repainting metal as needed and ensuring tires are properly inflated. Properly connects trailer hitches carrying boats, barbeque grills, dunking booth, etc are attached to customers' vehicles correctly. Connects wiring for brake lights and checks to ensure they are in proper working order. Instructs patrons in all phases of safety regulations concerning the use of boats and motors.
3. Maintains the base picnic area, family camp sites and storage lots are in proper and safe working order. Cleans grounds of trash, ensures bathrooms are clean and stocked, replaces light bulbs. Repairs picnic tables when needed. Helps with maintaining the base swimming pool areas by storing pool furniture during the winter and putting it out in the summer. Ensures the paint ball court and archery fields are clean and barriers are maintained properly. Disassembles and cleans paint ball equipment as needed. Sets up and maintains 3D and standard archery targets as needed.
4. May assist working the front desk in the absence of the Recreation Aid in collecting fees for rental equipment. May be required to prepare daily cash reports, deposit funds and enter information in NAFDIS when management is unavailable and may assist with end-of-month inventory.
5. Will be required to drive one or more types of passenger buses which carry up to 20 passengers. Drives predetermined and/or scheduled routs or special runs such as touring trips to historic locations and recreations events/facilities. Reads maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route. Provides friendly, polite and courteous service. Enforces passenger seatbelt use. May check I.D. cards to ensure authorization of passengers as required.
6. May be required to mow lawn, rotatil, and snow removal as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12117856
Requirements
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
Qualifications
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, 12/05/2023
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:
Must have experience in the maintenance, servicing and repair of a variety of outdoor equipment such as lawn mowers, rotor tillers, electric and gas powered edger's, boats, jet skis, snowmobiles, paintball equipment, tec. Experience must have provided a thorough knowledge of and the ability to test and troubleshoot components and systems, interpret and apply manufacture's repair manuals and technical specifications, schematics, diagnostic codes, safety manuals. Must have experience in the operation of electronic test equipment and a variety of hand tools. Must have experience in servicing fluid levels (oil gas, batteries, etc.) in mechanical equipment such as in lawn mowers, rotor tillers and boats. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, must be able to successfully pass a physical examination. Must posses a valid driver's license and obtain a government vehicle drivers license. Must be required to obtain a commercial driver's license to operate a 20 passenger bus on trips.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does 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.
Contacts
- Address Minot Community Services Flight
5 FSS/FSMH, 475 Summit Dr, Suite 324K
Minot AFB, ND 58705-5000
US
- Name: Minot NAF HR Office
- Email: [email protected]