0015 - Bloomington MN - Sr Shop Mechanic

About the role

Our team seeks a Sr. Bike and Ski Shop Mechanic to create a better outdoor experience by offering knowledge, giving recommendations, and engaging with customers daily. You are a vital member of the retail store Shop team. As a Bike and Ski Shop Mechanic, you assemble REI equipment daily. In addition to executing shop services, you give exceptional customer service in the shop and on the sales floor. You contribute to REI's success by servicing and repairing bikes and/or snow sports equipment to industry standards. Your initiative and productivity will help guide Retail Sales Specialists and Bike and Ski Shop Mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Engage in REI Sales and Service Training to promote REI goods and services.
• Maintain equipment, and ensure a clean, secure, and safe work environment.
• Produce quality work that meets and exceeds industry standards.
• Train teammates to conduct shop service functions.
• Mentor inexperienced staff.
• Research and report significant quality and safety issues.

Qualifications

• Enjoys communicating and building relationships, both inside and outside the organization.
• Completes required training/certifications.
• 1-2 years previous bike and/or ski shop experience (or equivalent/transferable skills).
• Open availability to work a flexible schedule.
• Sets practical goals and established priorities to achieve business goals.
• Organizes and uses resources to meet deadlines and communicates about plans and progress.
• Ability to transfer up to 40 pounds.

Skills

You live and breathe REI tools and equipment. You're a builder and a safety maven. Customers consult Bike and Ski Shop Mechanics to confirm that their equipment is fitted correctly and maintained. Thanks to your knowledge of REI products and services, you'll stay ahead of the trends and share that knowledge with customers.

Benefits

• Generous employee discount.
• Access to health benefits.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Accrued time off.

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Pay

Pay Range: $19.59 - $23.50 per hour.

Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills and experience, geographic location, or other relevant factors. REI is committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency.