Bicycle Fleet Rebalancer/Mechanic wanted for Tech Co. (Sunnyvale, CA)

Bikes Make Life Better, Inc. manages a large bike fleet at one of our client organizations -- think giant hi-tech company in Silicon Valley (Sunnyvale) -- and we're adding to our team.

We're hiring a full-time bicycle fleet rebalancer/mechanic. The ideal candidate should be familiar with basic bike repair, comfortable working outdoors, riding a bike in varying weather conditions, and providing excellent customer service.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Assisting the manager with day-to-day operations
• Maintaining and repairing Campus and Loaner Bike Fleets
• Monitoring GPS Fleet Management Software (FMS)
• Retrieving stray bikes that leave the campus
• Redistributing bikes
• Coordinating with Security on lock-up of bikes
• Organizing and maintaining tools and other assets of the bicycle maintenance operation
• Teaching classes and clinics
• Leading group commute rides
• Assisting with bike programs, events and special promotions, as needed
• Performing other work identified by fleet manager

 Minimum qualifications include:

• 2+ years as a bike mechanic, preferably at a bike or all-sports shop
• Ability to frequently lift 40 pounds
• Working knowledge of, and comfort with, basic office computer programs (Word, Excel, Google Docs, email, etc.)
• Friendly and customer service-driven
• Good time management and multi-tasking skills
• Team player with good communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously as well as with a lot of people
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
  

Please send the following to [email protected]

·      Your resume, highlighting your experience as it relates to this position

·      Answers to the following three questions:

* Why do you like bikes and cycling?

* What specifically interests you about this job?

* Why would you be good at it?

Bikes Make Life Better is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a diverse workforce. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Compensation: $20/hour (40 hours/week + benefits and weekends off)

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.