Bike Mechanic

Job Title

Bike Mechanic

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a full-time/onsite (40 hours/week) experienced bicycle mechanic and rebalancer. This person will service a corporate bike program at our client headquarters located in Mountain View. In addition to maintaining and distributing the campus bike fleet, this person will also provide services at the onsite campus bike shop, which includes bike repair services to employee bikes and client owned loaner bikes. The opportunity to assist in or lead on a variety of smaller projects will also arise. The ideal candidate should be able to competently diagnose, repair and maintain bicycles, be comfortable working outdoors, riding a bike in varying weather conditions, and providing excellent customer service.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide daily service and repair of campus fleet bikes

• Assemble campus bikes on an as-needed basis

• Monitor GPS Fleet Management Software

• Rebalance bikes, using a cargo bike and trailer and/or van (training provided)

• Prep and repair loaner bikes

• Repair/tune employee personal bikes

• Organize and maintain tools and other assets of the bicycle maintenance operation

• Assist with bike programs, events and special promotions, as needed

• Teach classes and clinics, as needed (training provided)

• Lead and assist with rides and other commute events as necessary (training provided)

• Opportunity to work on special projects as the needs arise

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Communication Proficiency (oral and written)

• Organization Skills

• Technical Proficiency

• Decision Making

• Problem Solving/Analysis

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1 year bike repair experience from working on your own bikes or in a professional bike mechanic capacity

• Education, training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven ability to assemble and work on many types of bicycles

• Experience servicing electric bikes (preferred but not required)

• Friendly and customer service-oriented

• Self-starter with superb time management skills and the ability to multitask in a collaborative, busy work environment

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to rebalance bikes using cargo bike and trailer and van

• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

• Ability to frequently lift 40 pounds

• Solid computer skills (POS, Excel, CRM, email) and comfort learning new programs

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must have ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and safely install rigging/lifting devices

• Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine

• Involves movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work

• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you

• Ability to read and understand information presented orally and in writing

• Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $26.00 - $26.00

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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