Bicycle Technician - Mike's Bikes

4233 W Middlefield Road, Palo Alto CA

Description

APPLY HERE: Mike's Bikes was recently named a “Best Place to Work” by the North Bay Business Journal and recognized as one of “America’s Best Bike Shops” by the National Bicycle Dealers Association. We push ourselves to be the best of the best and it starts with hiring the right people. Our company culture is built around the bike—we're both consummate experts and enthusiastic evangelists, and we like to keep it all in perspective with a sense of humor too. Do you love bikes but don’t know how to fix them? Do you have mechanical experience but no familiarity with bicycles? We’ll train you! As a new technician, you will attend a 2-day intensive class to introduce you to the skills, techniques and knowledge that make our tech departments so successful. Taught by our top-notch instructors in our tech lab at HQ in Novato, this class will prepare you for a successful career in wrenching on bikes. Bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn, we will provide the rest. After the 2-day intensive class, you will receive ongoing training on more advanced repairs from your on-site manager. Work alongside the industry’s best bike mechanics and learn the ins and outs of building and repairing quality bicycles. You’ll work on brand new racing bikes and well-loved and used comfort bikes, as well as everything in between. 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! Compensation: base rate plus commission can total up to $27 p/hr We offer medical and dental benefits to full-time employees as well as a 401K plan with company matching, and paid time off. Requirements: •Good communication and problem-solving skills. •Excellent problem-solving skills. •Ability to lift 30 lbs overhead and 50 lbs to shoulder height. •Ability to stand at a bike repair stand for an entire 8-hour work shift. •Ability to use hand tools with repetitive motions, including twisting, pushing and pulling. •Must be able to work weekends as part of a regular schedule. •Previous bicycle repair experience helpful but NOT required. Working for Mike’s Bikes isn’t just a job at a bike shop--it is a career in the bicycle industry. Our employee development path allows for upward mobility from sales, tech, and management in our local shops to opportunities at our brand headquarters. APPLY ONLINE at for more info visit: