We're hiring!
Spokes Bicycle Rentals is the largest bike rental shop in Canada and has been around since 1938. We enhance the outdoor experience that is Stanley Park and Vancouver by bicycle through our commitment to quality products and exceptional customer service.
We are looking for an experienced bike mechanic. At a minimum we are looking for someone who has at least 12 months of working in a professional bike shop. Skills include solid knowledge of advanced bicycle repairs, including E bike systems, hydraulic brakes, and very good over-all mechanical problem solving abilities.
If you can stay calm and organized in a busy environment, are polite and considerate to customers/co-workers, and know your way around a workshop this might be the job for you!
Job Requirements/qualifications:
You will need:
- A professional level of understanding of bikes and how they work
- Experience in tuning up different styles of bikes as well as building new bikes
- Experience with a range of hydraulic brakes, drivetrains, wheels and hubs
- E bike knowledge an asset
- Experience using hand tools of all kinds and limited use of power tools
- General knowledge of Stanley Park and the surrounding area
- To be tidy, and able to clean up after yourself without being asked
- A good sense of humor
- To be fit enough to lift bikes of various styles up and down and sometimes over your head
- To be willing to lend a hand, if needed, wherever needed
We all chip in outside from time to time and dealing with people is part of that. We don't have room for ego here. We only have room for teamwork.
If you're interested in learning and being part of a fun team, we look forward to meeting you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00-$26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Application question(s):
- Please summarise your work availability. Are there any days or times of day that you are unable to work?
- Why are you interested in working at Spokes?
Experience:
- professional bike mechanic: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
