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University of Portland
Bike Mechanic
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What they do
A Bike Technician repairs and upgrades bicycles, often at a bike shop or sporting goods store.
$50,956 / year median in Oregon
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Job Title Bike Mechanic
Department Recreation Services
Terms and Hours Approx. 2-8 hrs/wk
Job Category Student Employment
Hourly Wage Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.80)
Job Summary Bike Mechanics repair and maintain bikes within the Rec Services rental fleet, and for customers.
Mechanics determine parts needed and order as necessary. Work is generally during the week with hours to be coordinated with supervisor, generally 2-8 hours per week. Core Duties Maintain & repair rental fleet bikes, order parts as necessary
Inspect customer bikes, offer options for repair & replacement parts
Clean bike shop and storage areas
Write-up repair tickets, follow up as necessary,
communicate with other mechanics regarding repair status and orders
Charge consistent and fair price using Shop guidelines.
Other relevant duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Experience repairing bikes, tuning front & rear derailleurs, brakes, replacing tubes/changing tires, lubing chains, wrapping handlebars
Mechanical skills
Interest in learning more about repairing bikes
Availability during shop hours Preferred Qualifications Relevant experience as bike mechanic
Bike mechanic training course
Experience replacing bottom brackets, hydraulic brake bleeding, air shock tuning, cluster & chain ring replacement, chain replacement, brake tuning, wheel truing, bike building, hub replacement Physical Requirements Mechanical skills, dexterity, use of tools
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