Seasonal Bicycle Mechanic - Boulder BCycle

About the role

The Bicycle Mechanic position is responsible for assisting in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of the Boulder BCycle bike share fleet. Reporting to the Shop Manager, the Bicycle Mechanic will complete safety inspections and repairs in the shop and the field, as well as assist with battery swapping, bike assembly, and other operational work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of the Shop Manager and Operations Manager.
• Perform safety checks and repairs in the shop and field.
• Repair bikes as needed to company specifications.
• Diagnose E-bike issues using various tools.
• Follow inventory management procedures for bike parts and tools.
• Perform in-field repairs on occasion.
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance on cargo bikes when necessary.
• Handle public interactions in the field in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate service records for all repairs completed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires High school diploma or GED.
• Bicycle mechanic experience preferred.
• Experience cycling in an urban environment, in all weather conditions, desired.
• Proven technical and mechanical aptitude, innovation and critical thinking.
• Ability to repair E-bike specific issues.
• Ability to repair basic bicycle electronics.
• Ability to manage repair schedule.
• Ability and willingness to follow shop procedures for repairs and record-keeping.
• Proficiency with computers and ability to learn new software.
• Highly organized.
• Excitement, interest in bike share, and sense of humor a must!

Physical Requirements and Special Demands

• Requires frequent and repetitive bending, stooping, and lifting materials that weigh up to 65 pounds.
• Must be comfortable riding an e-bike in busy urban environments.
• May require warehouse and light office work when necessary.
• This is a full-time, seasonal position expected to work 32 hours per week (4 days per week, 8 hours per day), with nights and weekends hours required.
• This role requires the ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand, understand the speech of another person, see details of objects that are less than a few feet away, stand or sit for several hours straight at a time.