Bowling Alley Mechanic - Student Union & Operations

West Virginia University•West Virginia, WV

About The Position

The Bowling Alley Mechanic repairs and maintains bowling, billiard, and related equipment for West Virginia University's Student Union and Operations department. Equipment includes 16 Brunswick A-2 pinsetters, 16 Brunswick synthetic bowling lanes, 10 Brunswick Gold Crown billiard tables, and two ping-pong tables. The role also assists with purchasing Brunswick bowling parts. The mechanic performs inspections, operational testing, adjustments, repairs, and maintenance on pinsetters and associated electrical components, and cleans, oils, and adjusts pinsetters. The position maintains bowling lanes with a lane oiler and stripper, troubleshoots and repairs the Qubica automatic scoring system, and maintains, repairs, and annually recovers billiard tables. Additional work includes maintaining parts inventory and records, inspecting equipment, preparing billiard cues and tables, polishing and modifying bowling balls, and training employees on health and safety requirements. The schedule is weekdays from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one of the following: two years of electrical or mechanical experience; completion of an associate degree as an electrical technician or mechanical technician; completion of a two-year accredited vocational electrical or mechanical program; or an equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
Specific expertise in mechanics, electrical work, and welding as they relate to bowling-center equipment.
Ability to weld metal framework on pinsetters and other equipment.
Knowledge of operating an automatic scoring system.
Ability to train and oversee employees' work and resolve daily operational problems.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to walk, bend, crawl, stoop, and maneuver machine parts in awkward positions for extended periods.
Ability to lift and maneuver objects weighing up to 125 pounds, including electric motors and assorted machine parts.
All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Responsibilities

Inspect and operationally test 208-volt Brunswick pinsetting equipment and its electrical components, including components operating from 208 down to 110 volts AC and from 90 to 24 volts, as well as 24 volts DC.
Adjust, repair, and maintain Brunswick bowling, billiard, and related equipment.
Clean, oil, adjust, inspect, and maintain 16 Brunswick A-2 pinsetters.
Maintain and repair 16 Brunswick synthetic bowling lanes; operate a lane oiler and stripper daily.
Maintain, repair, and annually recover 10 Brunswick billiard tables.
Troubleshoot and repair the Qubica automatic scoring system for all lanes.
Weld metal framework and parts on pinsetters and other equipment.
Maintain inventory of Brunswick parts and supplies, notify the supervisor when stock is low, and keep appropriate records.
Inspect equipment for damage, re-tip billiard cues, recover billiard tables, polish bowling ball surfaces, and plug and re-drill bowling balls.
Train employees on health and safety codes relating to a bowling center.
Inspect for compliance with safety and fire regulations and implement strategies to correct violations.
Perform other duties as assigned.