Bicycle Technician

Description

We are built around the bike-we’re both consummate experts and enthusiastic advocates. We keep it all in perspective with a sense of humor too. Our environment is a fast-paced place that values fresh ideas, creative thinking, and hard work in equal amounts.

If you are open to new ideas and excited about participating in an environment where delivering an outstanding customer experience is our guiding principle, check us out. And if you’re passionate about bicycles, you’ll fit right in.

ABOUT YOU:

Mike’s Bikes is seeking both aspiring and experienced hands-on individuals to join their dynamic Tech Department as a Bike Technician. 

Whether you're new to bike repair and eager to learn or a seasoned mechanic looking for a supportive and growth-oriented environment, we have a place for you. Passion, a positive attitude, and a desire to work with some of the best bikes in the industry are what we value most. Join our team that builds and repairs everything from cutting-edge race machines to essential daily transportation. 

This position will be located at the Mike's Bikes Store at the Stanford Research Park. The address is 3215 Porter Dr, Suite 102 Palo Alto, CA 94304.

WHAT DOES YOUR DAY JOB LOOK LIKE:

-Start with our 2-day, hands-on Tech Training Course to learn the fundamentals of bicycle repair

-Build and repair a wide range of bikes—from brand-new race machines to well-worn daily commuters

-Receive ongoing mentorship from some of the best mechanics in the industry

-Communicate with customers in person and via our digital system to provide repair updates

-Maintain your workspace, tools, and tech station so everything’s clean, safe, and efficient

-Learn and follow safety procedures for tools, equipment, and cleaning materials

-Complete your assigned training modules to grow your skills and stay up to date in an ever-changing industry

TRAINING & GROWTH:

We invest in your growth from Day 1. You’ll get:

-An immersive 2-day repair training class to jumpstart your skills

-Ongoing coaching and advanced repair instruction from your on-site Bike Technician Manager

-A clear path to progress from beginner technician to advanced mechanic

-Access to training modules and hands-on opportunities to level up

-Management training and opportunities for career growth

PERKS:

-Get paid to ride your bike!

-Starting pay is very competitive, plus bi-weekly bonus potential

-Medical and dental benefits for full-time employees

-Paid time off

-401(k) plan with company matching

-Tools, training, and a team that’s as passionate about bikes as you are

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

-Ideally 1+ years of experience with bicycle maintenance 

-A quick learner with technical aptitude and great communication skills

-Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities

-Comfortable working with your hands and using tools regularly

-Physically up for it! Lifting bikes, climbing ladders, and moving around the store is part of the gig

-Comfortable chatting with customers in person and on the phone

-Capable of standing for long periods and performing repetitive motions

-Motivated to succeed in a goal-oriented, fast-paced environment

-Flexible and available to work weekends as needed

HOURLY PAY RANGE: This compensation package will be dependent on experience, qualifications, and industry experience. Entry level candidates can expect to make at least $18/hr. plus a bi-weekly bonus potential of $250. With some experience, you could potentially earn between $22/hr.-$25/hr. with the $250 bi-weekly bonus potential.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend and explain documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English. Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR THE ROLE: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the overall duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the overall duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use of hands and fingers, handle, or feel, reach above head with hands and arms, lift, push, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl, pull, talk and hear. The ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds’ solo and up to 50 pounds’ shoulder to height repetitively throughout the day. Vision may be corrected within normal range. The noise level in the work environment is loud.