Bike Builder

Want a fun and meaningful job using your repair skills to put cool bikes on the road? Well look no further Bike Edmonton is hiring a staff bike builder! Perks include flexible hours and schedule, varied and independent work, and health benefits when you work 25 hours or more per week.

Refurbishing donated bikes is the core duty, but it's not the whole story. Bike builders also teach our volunteers mechanical skills, run repair courses and outreach programming, and support shop operations.

THE ROLE

Bike Builders help make cycling in Edmonton more accessible by refurbishing donated bikes which we sell for affordable prices to the public. They also provide mechanical training to our volunteers and help support shop operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Well developed skill base in all aspects of bike repair and maintenance
• At least 1 year of professional experience in a bike shop, or equivalent
• Familiarity with both older and modern bicycle componentry and repairs
• Ability to assess and prioritize repairs to maximize efficiency
• Willingness to provide and receive constructive feedback regarding repairs
• Demonstrated initiative, good time management and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision in a communal environment
• Experience teaching or developing training material is considered an asset

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Rebuild and repair a diverse range of bicycles using new and used parts
• Meet productivity guidelines and shop and bike repair safety standards
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records
• Other duties as assigned (for example, leading volunteer bike building sessions)

Pay: $19.42 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Are you able to respectfully give and receive constructive feedback?
• Are you able to reliably keep accurate records and follow all repair and shop protocols?
• Are you able to effectively work independently in a dynamic shared workspace with a range of coworkers and volunteers?

Experience:

• professional bike repair: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person