Bike Shop Mechanic

Bike Shop Mechanic

REI is hiring for a Bike Shop Mechanic Position in SoHo, New York City. Base pay starts at $19/hr. #TransparentPay #TransparentSalaries #NYCJobs #SalaryTransparency

At REI we offer an enviable work environment that Fortune Magazine has recognized on the "100 Best Places to Work" list since the award's inception 23 years in a row! Sure, we work hard, but it's balanced with time off to playa strategy that works for us as we continue to grow and thrive. Want to enjoy a workplace where you can be yourself, be heard and be respected while having a job that challenges you? This is the place.

With more than 160 retail locations (and growing), REI offers unique competitive benefits to its more than 15,000 employees, including healthcare, gear and apparel discounts, free equipment rentals and challenge grants to help employees reach personal outdoor goals, generous retirement plan contributions, public transit subsidy, adoptions assistance, paid sabbaticals, and more.

Job Description

You live and breathe REI equipment. You're a builder. You're a safety maven. At REI, the Bike and Ski Shop Mechanic is a critical role in the retail stores and has primary responsibility for the assembly, repairs, and maintenance of bikes and snow sports equipment to REI and vendor standards and to deliver extraordinary service to customers both in the shop and on the retail floor. Customers frequently interact with Mechanics to ensure their equipment is properly fitted and maintained for their outdoor adventures. Requirements of the Bike and Ski Shop Mechanic position include but are not limited to:

• Able to learn technical skills and demonstrate proficiency while in role.
• Successful completion of required training/certifications while in role.
• Commitment to outstanding customer experience.
• Previous snow sports equipment and/or bike assembly experience.
• Actively participate and collaborate with others on one's own team and across REI for the achievement of business goals.
• Flexible in one's viewpoints and positions to support the direction taken by others at REI.
• Successful in working as part of a diverse and inclusive team. Builds rapport with all kinds of people inside and outside the organization.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to periodically lift 40 pounds
• Extra duties as assigned

Qualifications

Do you aspire to experience new things? Do you thrive in the outdoors and want to help others do the same? Bring your passion to REI and help fulfill our mission to educate, inspire and outfit our customers for a lifetime of outdoor experiences and stewardship! Qualities we look for in our Sales Specialists:

• Previous retail store experience (preferred)
• Participates and collaborates with others on one's own team and across REI for the achievement of business goals.
• Flexible in one's viewpoints and positions to support the direction taken by others at REI.
• Uses business understanding, innovative thinking, and sound judgment in the solution of problems or the pursuit of business opportunities.
• Consolidates information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound choices.
• Effective communication skills.
• Builds rapport with all kinds of people within and outside the organization.
• Knowledgeable of outdoor activities in assigned department.
• Considers the ultimate impact of choices and actions on internal and external customers.
• Works smart by setting effective work goals, establishing priorities, and produces quality work.
• Uses resources to meet deadlines, keeps others informed of work, plans and progress toward goals.
• Acts on opportunities and involves and influences others in the accomplishment of worthwhile organizational goals.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings and weekends.