Lead Mechanic

The Bike Shack is a bustling local bike shop in Sooke, BC. Located just a 500 m pedal from the Galloping Goose trail and a 1.5km pedal from the trailhead of the renowned Harbourview Mountain Bike trails. Sooke is home to plenty of other outdoor activities including surfing, kayaking, fishing, hiking and more! The Bike Shack is a full service bike shop serving the community of Sooke and beyond with friendliness, professionalism and premier customer service. Through our business we hope to foster the local community of cycling and mountain biking through advocacy and excitement for everything bikes!

The Bike Shack is seeking an experienced bicycle mechanic to fill the role of Lead Mechanic.

Job Title: Lead Mechanic

Capacity: Full time (30-40 hours/week)

Length of term: Permanent

Wage: Dependent on experience

Start date: Immediately

Duties include:

-Tune ups and repairs on accepted customer bicycles and parts

-Maintaining a set standard for quality of work

-Suspension service

-Wheel building/truing

-Assisting manager with ensuring all the necessary parts are on hand to complete jobs in a timely manner

-Friendly and knowledgeable customer service

Qualifications:

-Minimum 3 years as a bicycle mechanic in a bicycle shop setting

-Ability to build wheels and do suspension services

-Knowledge in contemporary and traditional bicycle industry standards

-Self sufficient time management skills in a fast paced workshop environment

If this opportunity sounds exciting to you please apply by sending a cover letter and resume to [email protected]! We look forward to hearing from you!