Bicycle Mechanic - Entry Level - $15-$17/hr - Part Time

1001 mass ave, Boston MA

Description

Are you a hard working and fast learner who rides bicycles, knows basic bicycle repairs like flat-fixing and brake-adjustment, and wants to start getting paid to repair bikes and experience the thrill of working in a bike shop? We want you to join our team! The Bicycle Service Runner is a part-time, entry-level bicycle mechanic role for someone who is enthusiastic about biking, is not afraid to get their hands dirty, and wants to learn what it’s like to work in a bike shop. We want you to bring your enthusiasm for bikes to the team, and help our service team provide world-class bicycle repair. You will report to our Service Manager and assist Bicycle Mechanics with regular service tasks on your feet and with your hands, from spending time on your feet moving bikes on and off the service floor or working on customers’ bikes with basic repairs and installs. Our team of mechanics will train and support you. No experience required, and room to grow within the company as you learn! We take care of our employees, and will work with you to grow with us in your bicycle industry career. Here’s your opportunity to get paid while working on bikes, learn how to work on a variety of bikes with world-class pro bike mechanics, and get your start in the bicycle industry! Pay is $15-$17/hr consummate with experience. ======== ABOUT US CrimsonBikes is not your average bicycle shop. We strive to make bicycling more affordable, accessible, and inclusive in our community. By the numbers, we are: 30 Employees 100% Minority-owned 40% People of Color 33% Women $12million in revenue for 2020 Our employees are our MVPs, and work to build an environment where you can be your best and feel happy to come to work and serve our customers and our community. We do our part by providing compensation, benefits and perks that show our employees just how much we appreciate them. Find out more about us on our website, ========== DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Perform bicycle tire changes and flat fixes. Swap brake pads Lift and move bicycles on and off the service floor or between the shop and warehouse. Communicate effectively to team and customers Helps in maintaining cleanliness of store Work a flexible schedule that may include working weekends, some holidays, and opening/closing shifts ========== QUALIFICATIONS *Able to lift up to 50lbs *Team player who can follow directions from service staff. *Enthusiasm for Bicycles or bicycle industry. All hands-on experience working with bicycles counts, including self-taught, bike co-ops, or earn-a-bike programs! *Enjoys problem-solving with hands *Fast learner who enjoys hands-on projects. *Women and BIPOC encouraged to apply! ========== HOW TO APPLY: E-mail us your resume and a sentence or two about your relationship with bicycles (do you ride? Have you ever fixed a flat tire or adjusted your brakes? etc). We can’t wait to hear from you! keywords: bicycle, bike, bike mechanic, bikes, bike shop, bicycle technician, hands on