Maintenance Worker (Equipment Repairer)

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Great Lakes, IL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Community Recreation Branch, Recreation Division, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Department at Naval Station Great Lakes. The Maintenance Worker performs maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of recreation and marina equipment, prepares and inspects rental equipment, assists customers and staff with safe equipment use, and supports seasonal waterfront operations. The role may require irregular working hours and involves frequent bending, lifting, and working in awkward positions, including lifting objects up to 75 pounds.

Requirements

Experience repairing a wide variety of equipment.
Knowledge of boat handling, use of cutting equipment, bicycle repairs, and engine repairs.
A license to operate a 6K forklift.
Ability to organize work and establish regular cycles for equipment preventive maintenance.
Ability to learn MWR policies, rules, and regulations related to the Community Recreation program.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
A valid state driver's license.
Must pass applicable records and background checks, including a National Agency Check; employment is subject to satisfactory reference checks and successful employment verification through E-Verify.
Must obtain Emergency First Responder or CPR certification, Food Handlers, and C.A.R.E. training where applicable within the first 90 days of employment.
Must be able to perform frequent bending, lifting, and work in awkward positions, and lift objects up to 75 pounds.
The position may require irregular working hours.

Responsibilities

Clean, adjust, repair, and replace broken, lost, or worn parts on recreation equipment, including lanterns, stoves, ice chests, canoes, kayaks, water bikes, backpacks, fishing gear, inflatables, tables, chairs, grills, campers, tents, archery equipment, bicycles, boats, motors, and trailers.
Ensure equipment is in good operating condition when issued; operate forklifts to load and unload rental equipment; receive and inspect returned equipment for cleanliness and damage; and communicate damage to customer service staff.
Instruct patrons and staff in the safe and effective use of rental equipment, assist with equipment security and patron education, and help check rental equipment in and out.
Use technical manuals, catalogs, vendor contacts, and other data to research and order parts, equipment, tools, and materials needed to maintain, replace, and repair recreation and marina equipment.
Perform waterfront duties, including assisting customers with rental items, preparing the harbor for the season, securing facilities for winter, operating a con-o-lift trailer, hoisting tackle and a mast-stepping crane, handling boats, assembling docks, mooring boats, and making minor carpentry and mechanical repairs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Free trainings, certifications, and professional development opportunities
Flexible hours
Advancement opportunities
Eligibility for overtime
Free fitness center membership
Onsite childcare options with reduced rates
Tax-free shopping at the Navy Exchange
Employee Assistance Program with complimentary access to health, financial, social, and legal services
Access to American Forces Travel for discounted leisure travel, entertainment, concert, and attraction tickets
Access to on-base entertainment and events
Access to recreation centers at reduced rates