We’re looking for an experienced bicycle mechanic for our lead shop coordiator job. Email us a cover letter and resume with references if you are interested.
Bicycle Mechanic & Shop Coordinator Position at The Recyclery Collective
Description: The Recyclery Collective is hiring a full-time bicycle mechanic to fix bicycles for sale. The mechanic will work between 35 and 40 hours a week. Position starts at $11 per hour. This person will be responsible for:
- Making necessary repairs to used bicycles in a timely fashion, ensuring they meet The Recyclery’s standards
- Evaluating bicycle donations for repair or scrapping
- Picking up bikes from donors around the city
- Transporting bikes between the storage location and the shop
- Reporting work to the Collective, either in weekly meetings or through a liaison
- Maintaining records of donations, bikes fixed, repairs made
- Tracking inventory of purchased parts and making orders from our suppliers
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization of our shop and storage spaces
Working with the Collective: The Recyclery’s governing body, the Collective, meets bi-monthly to decide issues impacting the direction of the organization and operates with no formal director using a consensus process. The person hired for this position will not be required to attend these unpaid meetings, but occasional attendance to communicate directly with the Collective is encouraged. After three months with The Recyclery, anyone who has shown a commitment to The Recyclery and its mission may be eligible to join the Collective.
Necessary Qualifications:
- Minimum of one year’s mechanical experience, references requested
- Experience working on a wide range of bikes, familiarity with bikes and components from the 1960s through the 1990s a must
- Willingness to work under The Recyclery’s safe space guidelines and within its Code of Conduct
- Strong work ethic, ability to self-motivate, and a willingness to ask for assistance when needed
- Interest in promoting the mission of The Recyclery
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be capable of driving a vehicle
Additional Favorable Qualities:
- Social-Justice attitude: A general awareness of and sensitivity to social dynamics in the neighborhood and city. Applicant has a desire to effect social conditions in a positive way.
- Educational attitude: willingness and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge without pretension or elitism
- Interest in the non-hierarchical structure of the Collective and ambition to take on extra responsibilities which strengthen our mission.
- Experience with Bicycle Collectives or non-profits a plus!
The Recyclery Collective is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, walk up and down stairs, lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Please send resume and cover letter to the following:
Email: info@therecyclery.org
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Our Mission
The Recyclery Collective is an educational bike shop that promotes sustainability by giving access to tools, skills and opportunities for collaboration.
Our Vision
We envision a diverse, resilient neighborhood filled with knowledgeable, self-reliant cyclists.
Our Values
- Collaboration: We create opportunities for people of all backgrounds to work, share, and learn together to support a practical form of transportation.
- Social Justice: We provide tools and resources to empower underserved populations and nurture community leaders.
- Ecological Sustainability: We encourage the mindful use of resources and promote cycling as a part of building more resilient communities.
- Celebrating Everything We Do: We like to have fun while working hard to make bicycles and mechanics accessible.
