Pro Bike Mechanic Job Description

Job Purpose:
The pro mechanic is in charge of ensuring every bike given away by FB4K MN is functional, reliable, and above all, safe.

Work Hours/Structure:
Seasonal position. Hours range from 25-40 hour per week depending on applicant’s availability and coordination with other mechanic team members (3-4 people).

Organizational/Reporting Structure:
Reports to Executive Director, works closely with the Warehouse Coordinator, FB4K Hosts, FB4K Guides, Bike Recipient Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator.

JOB TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Quality control finished bikes
• Manage, instruct and guide volunteer mechanics;
• Train and orient volunteers; ensure volunteer mechanics complete checklist
• Assist volunteer mechanics and demonstrate as needed.
• Organize and manage bike parts inventory and supplies; reorder as needed, make prudent replacement parts decision
• Daily opening/closing and prep of warehouse work space for mechanic volunteer team
• Maintain Organization of warehouse bike inventory
• Evaluate bike inventory throughout refurbish stage, categorize bikes for repair or for part reuse
• Maintain direction and focus for group in order to identify thoroughness of repairs made
• Assist FB4K Hosts with volunteers when the volunteers arrive prior to Hosts or when in large groups
• Keep finished bikes organized
• Share knowledge/teach volunteers as appropriate
• Identify issues/problems with volunteer mechanic’s capabilities and tactfully redirect volunteers to appropriate tasks
• Work with Executive Director to schedule volunteer mechanics based on amount of work that needs to be accommodated
• Ensure proper supplies and parts are available in order to complete work

*Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge/Skills- Must have understanding of function and repair all types of bikes, from single speed to multi-speed and varying types of derailleurs.
• Abilities- Work effectively under pressure, willing to mentor and teach, patient with people just learning skills, respond positively to change, attention to detail, attendance, etc.
• Experience- Worked as a mechanic in a bike shop
• Education- Trained on all types of bikes
• Behavioral Attributes- Examples: Willingness to take initiative and work effectively without close supervision, maintain accuracy and quantity of work under pressure of deadlines and changing priorities, adaptable and flexible with change, etc.
• Other related criteria- Must be willing to work a significant number of hours during the height of the 10-week season.
• Previous bike mechanic experience and bike knowledge is a must.
• Ability to be autonomous, prioritize workday, multitask and be detail-oriented.
• Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work both independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and take direction well.
• Acceptable appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to create an excellent customer and team experience.
• Good time management skills.
• A sense of urgency and ability to hustle.
• Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.