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General Equipment Repairer


Job Location:

Yorktown, VA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 21 - 21
Posted: 6 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is assigned to the Community Recreation Division; Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department; Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC). The primary purpose of this position is to repair maintain and clean fitness and recreational equipment to meet accepted industry and customer standards. Additionally maintain sports fitness and aquatic facilities playing fields and green spaces.


Duties

  • Performs preventative maintenance on a wide variety of cardio and strength equipment such as treadmills elliptical machines cycles and cabled strength training apparatuses.
  • Installs troubleshoots diagnoses problems replaces or repairs parts calibrates tests and makes adjustments.
  • Reads and interprets equipment manuals instructions and work plans to perform services.
  • Ensures manufacturer is recommended maintenance schedules are followed.
  • Keeps all tools and measuring devices organized and in good repair.
  • Keeps work areas clean and organized.
  • Disposes of unserviceable equipment through proper channels.
  • Performs various grounds and facility general maintenance tasks including facility preparation and general cleaning in support of program needs.
  • Uses a computer software program to document and track equipments date of purchase service schedules usage problems repairs parts used and disposal.
  • Maintains job related instructions standard operating procedures forms and other written information to ensure the safe operation of fitness equipment tools and machinery.
  • Meets Safety Data System standards ensures equipment work areas and facilities comply with environmental and safety standards.
  • Ensures strict 100% compliance with all hazardous materials (HAZMAT) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) instructions. The supervisor is notified of any HAZMAT or OSHA deficiencies.
  • Uses technical manuals catalogs and consults with vendors and manufacturers to research and order equipment parts tools and materials necessary for equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Adheres to strict internal controls to protect fixed assets minor property supplies and records.
Responsibility includes fitness equipment and tool inventory control.
  • Determines and requests necessary maintenance and repair supplies.
  • Ensures equipment maintenance expenses are within budget.
  • Provides budget input by advising supervisor of equipment maintenance and repair shop needs.
  • Schedules equipment repair and maintenance service training seminars (for self and fitness personnel) with vendors.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • Must pass all applicable records and background check.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Must be able to work varied work schedules to include split days off evenings weekends and holidays.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state drivers license.
  • Must be able to obtain Fitness or Recreation Equipment Repair Certification within six months of accepting the position.
Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge skills and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate must possess:


Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have a minimum of two years of experience in equipment maintenance and repair. Must demonstrate ability to read and comprehend manuals and instructions used in repairing equipment.

  • Knowledge and ability to evaluate troubleshoot analyze and identify equipment problems and repair to industry standards. Level of knowledge and performance required is not that of a full performance engine or large equipment mechanic but must have strong knowledge of both mechanical and electrical components for small motors and equipment requiring adjustment calibration and preventive maintenance for optimum performance.
  • Knowledge of record keeping related to preventative maintenance and inventory control.
  • Knowledge of hand and power tools and equipment required for maintaining and repairing equipment.
  • Knowledge of OSHA and HAZMAT principles procedures and policies to ensure compliance with laws regulations and policies related to those areas.
  • Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g. Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook).
  • Ability to use job-related software.
  • Ability to effectively facilitate staff and management equipment maintenance briefings.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Education

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education participate in medical screening drug testing etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

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.