Company/Shop: Heritage Bikes and Rentals
Position: Bike Mechanic
Job Description: Bicycle Mechanics
Can you recognize a problem and/or know that it might become worse? Being a bike mechanic is a rewarding job and requires many skills to be effective: technical knowledge, good organisational and time-keeping awareness, a meticulous and thorough approach, consistency and a high level of attention to detail, the ability to keep accurate records, team-working skills, the ability to work unsupervised. Your ultimate goal is to build a successful and profitable store that can continue to thrive and add value to our community. Heritage Bike technicians work in a customer-facing environment and need excellent customer service skills, an engaging, friendly and positive attitude, an interest in cycling and knowledge of local cycling routes. Key also is an relaxed manner in the face of time restraints,mechanical challenges and customer demands.
Computer skills are also useful as mechanics will be required to use email, internet, word processing, spreadsheet and database packages in their day-to-day work. All mechanics will have Trek University “Guide” status and Ascend university “Sherpa” Status. As a mechanic you would normally work a five-day week, with some weekends working from time to time. As the summer progresses catering to tourists may require longer hours. Mechanics will be indoors in the workshop within a small team. You will spend a lot of time on your feet, and the job will be physically tiring, especially if a lot of stock is being moved or bikes cleaned. Minor injuries, such as scratches and bruises caused by tools and equipment used in the workshop, are part and parcel of the job. Serious injuries are, however, rare. Some substances used in the profession are potentially harmful or toxic (grease, lubricants and cleaning agents) so safe working procedures must be followed to prevent injury and to avoid exacerbating existing conditions like psoriasis and eczema. Personal Protective Equipment, commonly a workshop apron and eye protection, are the responsibility of the employee. Bicycle mechanics will typically carry out some or all of the following:
assembling new bikes
Diagnose problems, estimating costs (labour and parts), recommending service packages and providing customers with quotes and filing work orders.
identifying faults, damage and wear
carrying out major and minor repairs
repairing and/or replacing damaged or worn-out components
wheel truing (straightening bike wheels so that they are properly aligned)
fitting accessories (lights, pannier racks or cycle computers)
carrying out routine services and safety checks
cleaning, degreasing and lubricating bicycles and components
advising customers regarding work which is required, and whether this is essential or recommended.
dealing with customer queries and offering product or general cycling advice
liaising with suppliers and dealers including ordering, receiving and stocking
Fix Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Successful completion of following orientation and training:
High level of product knowledge of the brands we sell
Bike Fitting (Sizing 101, positioning 101 and Trek Precision Fit understanding)
Trek University “guide” status, Ascend University “Sherpa” status
Physical Demands:
Able to sit or stand and walk throughout the scheduled work shift
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this job.
Able to lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.
Wages commensurate with abilities and experience
Wage/Salary: $15.00
Contact Name: Peter Wood
Contact Email Address: pete@heritagebikesandrentals.com
Phone Number: (613) 200-7959
Website: https://www.heritagebikesandrentals.com/
Submit Résumé By: 2/1/2021
