POSITION OPENING: LEAD MECHANIC

 

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Bike Works is a nonprofit organization that has been working for kids, bikes, and community in Seattle since 1996. Our programs and services invest in young people and encourage bicycling as a clean and healthy transportation alternative. Our programs include Earn-a-Bike for youth, Summer Bike Camps, Neighborhood Rides and Street Burner bike club activities, Community Bike Shop, Annual Kids Bike Swap, domestic and international bicycle donations to charitable organizations, and more. Our Community Bike Shop serves Seattle residents from all walks of life with used bike sales and affordable repairs.

 

Essential Job Functions:

 

The Bike Shop Lead Mechanic assumes primary responsibility for managing all mechanical work in the Shop, which includes scheduling work, maintaining quality and timely services, performing repairs and overhauling bikes for resale, providing outstanding customer service and sales, supporting the overall operations of the shop, and serving as a resource to the community. 

 

Primary duties include: 

 

·                     Oversee mechanic services in the shop, ensuring quality, timely work

·                     Perform bicycle repair, maintenance, and walk-in services on customer bicycles of all types and conditions

·                     Recondition and overhaul used bicycles of all types and conditions for resale

·                     Deliver professional, accessible, and helpful customer service to a diverse customer base

·                     Support daily Bike Shop operations

·                     Collaborate with Program Staff to support Youth Programs and Adult Volunteers

·                     Represent Bike Works to the neighborhood & act as a resource for the community

·                     Work in partnership with Executive Director, Board of Directors, other staff, and Key Stakeholders to participate in strategic planning process, to develop a long term mission driven strategic plan, and to create annual operational plans

 

Desired Qualifications:

 

·                     Strong commitment to youth leadership, sustainable communities and bicycle transportation;

·                     Strong customer service skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently are key aspects of this job;

·                     Excellent mechanical skills required (minimum 3 years hands-on, professional experience working on a wide variety of bicycles, wheel building is a plus!);

·                     Previous experience in retail management and sales preferred; bike shop experience essential;

·                     Ability to work with youth and adults of diverse cultural backgrounds;

·                     Self-directed, energetic, flexible and personable &  be able to work independently and as part of a team;

·                     Excellent organizational skills: systems oriented with high attention to detail;

·                     Ability to work competently with computers and word processing, spreadsheet, and database software, Basic PC skills, working knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Office applications;

·                     Strong interpersonal skills & a friendly outgoing attitude with a desire to work with the public;

·                     Ability to mentor youth ages 9-17 in engaging and empowering apprenticeship relationship;

·                     Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, ever-changing environment;

·                     Respect for and a commitment to diversity, teamwork, and progressive social values;

 

How to Apply: 

Send your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to development@bikeworks.org

 

Pay Rate & Benefits:

Regular, full-time, salaried position with benefits. Monetary compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

Bike Works is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation

 

Melanie Lyons

Bike Works

 

"Building sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling."