Bowling Equipment Worker

Summary About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Spartan Lanes Bowling Center, 423rd Force Support Squadron, RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom. There are no guaranteed hours, but the incumbent may be expected to work a varying schedule, from 0-40 hours per week. The position requires frequent standing, walking, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending. Duties 1. Assists in performing minor maintenance on bowling equipment, to include automatic pinsetter, automatic ball returns, speed cradle stops, automatic ball cleaners, hole bores, and lane maintenance machines. 2. Assists with the cleaning and maintenance of bowling lanes, approaches, channels, pindecks, kickbacks, scoring tables, and ball returns. 3. Assists with the maintenance of repair and inventory records pertaining to bowling facility equipment, supplies, and parts. 4. Performs other related work as assigned. If interested in this position, please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12870874 Requirements Conditions of employment This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment physical examination and audio test. Audio testing is required annually thereafter. This position may require the incumbent to work on evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events. Qualifications NOTE: THIS IS A STANDING REGISTER ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be reviewed and referrals made every two weeks throughout the open period. After the first five days, the announcement may close at any point during the open period. NOTE: THIS IS A DEVELOPMENTAL POSITION WITH NON-COMPETITIVE PROMOTION POTENTIAL TO THE FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL (FPL) UNDER POSITION NUMBER 423107, BOWLING EQUIPMENT REPAIRER, NA-4819-07. THE INCUMBENT MAY BE PROMOTED TO THE FPL WHEN THE TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN MET. THE ELIGIBILITY PERIOD FOR PROMOTION TO THE FPL IS A MINIMUM OF SIX MONTHS AT THE DEVELOPMENTAL LEVEL. 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, 03/02/2026. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference *The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement is citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60 mile radius) of RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days. Permanent and legal residents of the US must be citizens of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces. Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK. Applicants cannot be 'ordinarily resident'. A person is considered to be 'ordinarily resident' if they have resided in the United Kingdom (UK) for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces. Time spent in the UK as an employee, or dependent of an employee, of a US agency serving and supporting the US Visiting Forces (i.e., active duty military, federal civilian, AAFES, Red Cross, one of the contract universities, a military banking facility or federal credit union, or US government contractors) is not counted toward being 'ordinary resident'. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base. Dual US/UK citizens may apply for US NAF positions if they have a valid US passport. 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience (MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME): Must have experience or training which provided a basic knowledge of minor mechanical and electrical systems and a general understanding of maintenance and repair work. Knowledge of bowling equipment maintenance and repair is desirable. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. Probationary period may be required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. LQA is not authorized. Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full-Time employment category only. To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, travel restrictions, screening testing, and restriction from the workplace. Information on COVID-19 vaccination requirements may be found at: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Review our benefits