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Full-Time Bicycle Mechanic

Bikes Make Life Better

Full-Time Bicycle Mechanic

Menlo Park, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Do you like working on bikes and want to use your mechanic skills in a new and fun environment? With great pay and benefits and no evenings and weekends? Come work for us – this might be your ideal job!

    Bikes Make Life Better plans and operates bike programs for large organizations that care about putting more butts on bikes. We are looking for full-time and part-time bicycle mechanics for a comprehensive corporate bike program at one of our client locations in Silicon Valley. 

    We run on-campus bike services for client employees (not for the public), including shops, mobile bike repair, and a large campus bike fleet. Our mechanics provide complimentary repairs on employee bikes.  While we sell bikes, accessories, and parts, we are not driven by sales.  Our mechanics also service a fleet of hundreds of campus bikes for intra-campus travel.  The bike crew is hardworking and a lot of fun.

    Ideal candidates have a well developed skill set as a bike mechanic and outstanding customer service. You should be able to diagnose, repair and maintain bicycles, provide excellent customer service and accurately document work electronically in a timely manner. If you're newer to bike repair, we look at your desire and ability to learn quickly since we'll provide on-the-job training.

    Responsibilities may include the preparation and repair of campus bikes, intern and loaner bikes, and repair of a wide variety of employee bikes through on-campus bike shops and mobile bike repair.

    Duties and responsibilities

    • Assist the management with day-to-day operations of bike shops and warehouse
    • Provide daily service and repair of employee and fleet bikes
    • Assist employees with their own bike repairs at DIY areas
    • Track and manage fleet, loaner and intern repairs
    • Organize and maintain the tools and other assets of bike shops and warehouse
    • Lead and assist with rides and other commute events as necessary
    • Assist with development and facilitation of bike programs, events and special promotions as needed
    • Perform other work identified by direct supervisor

    Minimum qualifications

    • 1+ years as a bike mechanic, preferably at a bike or all-sports shop (more experience always welcome!)
    • Education, training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
    • Proven ability to assemble and work on all types of bicycles, or a willingness and aptitude to learn quickly
    • Experience servicing electric bikes (preferred but not required)
    • Friendly and customer service-oriented
    • Self-starter with outstanding time management skills and the ability to multitask in a collaborative, busy work environment
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
    • Solid computer skills (POS, Excel, CRM, email) and comfort learning new programs
    • Ability to frequently lift 40 pounds
    • Valid driver's license and good driving record

    Compensation

    • Starting at $22/hour (weekdays only)
    • Health, dental, vision, 401K with 4% matching, industry discounts, paid time off including major holidays, and other perks
    • Full-time mechanics work 40 hours/week with full benefits, paid time off and no weekends
    • Part-time mechanics work a min of 15 hours/week and up to 29 hours/week with paid time off and no weekends

    Compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures including but not limited to COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and quarantine requirements.

    Bikes Make Life Better is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with great perks.

    Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

    Disclaimer: Protecting your information is essential to us. We may contact you to qualify your needs and interest in Bikes Make Life Better, but we will never share contact details or related information with third parties.