Equipment Repairer

Air Mobility Command • Travis AFB, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position is assigned to Travis Outdoor Recreation at Travis Air Force Base, California. The Equipment Repairer maintains, repairs, inventories, and stores recreational and gardening equipment and related supplies. The role may require weekend work and shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. The position requires a background investigation and a pre-employment physical examination.

Requirements

• Experience and/or training in maintenance, repair, and upkeep of recreational and gardening equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, and reach continuously for long periods.
• Complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination to demonstrate the health, ability, or fitness to perform the duties.
• Meet applicable qualification, eligibility, and background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Check tire pressure and fix or change flat tires on bicycles, lawn mowers, boat trailers, utility trailers, and other wheeled equipment.
• Clean and oil bicycle chains, tighten brake cables, true wheels, replace headsets, and replace pedals.
• Wax and tune skis and file ski edges.
• Keep equipment clean and periodically check it to ensure it is in working order.
• Maintain lawn equipment, including replacing gas-line cables, checking and changing or refilling oil, and inspecting, replacing, or sharpening blades as needed.
• Inventory equipment and supplies, maintain supplies at predetermined levels, and rotate stock.
• Replace trailer light covers, grease wheel bearings on towable equipment, and ensure hitches function properly; make repairs as needed.
• Check camping-trailer propane systems for leaks and repair as needed.
• Patch small leaks on boating equipment.
• Consult with a supervisor before contracting for repairs when the proper repair equipment is unavailable.
• Store equipment properly during the off-season.

Benefits

• Eligible to use base facilities, including the Base Exchange (BX), gym, Outdoor Recreation, library, marina, golf course, bowling center, and Arts & Crafts Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed