Job: TomCat Bikes hiring mechanics – TomCat Bikes

Job Title

TomCat Bikes hiring mechanics

Company / Organization

TomCat Bikes

Job Description

TomCat bikes is a small and vibrant bicycle repair shop in the Brooklyn Neighborhood in SE Portland. We service almost any bike that can fit through the door. We are seeking seasoned mechanics who can work on yesterday’s electroforged Schwinn, today’s e-bikes, and everything in between.

Skill sets:
– An understanding that bicycle repair and service is the primary business model
– Efficient and fast repair of all bicycles, brand and channel agnostic
– Accurate estimates of service work; thorough documentation of work-in-progress in customer file; explaining work performed during handoff
– E-bike diagnostics and repair
– Knowledgeable with major hydraulic disc brake systems
– Efficient wheelbuilding
– In depth knowledge of vintage and modern drivetrain compatibility
– Sales of refurbished bikes
– New bike, frame up build experience
– Familiar with Lightspeed POS, Ikeono, and Square Appointments
– You know these acronyms: QBP, JBI, TCB, WTF, FLAME, FAB

Bonus:
– social media experience
– website optimizing
– secondary marketplace posting
– ebay sales
– Certifications: Bosch, S-TEC, Micromobility Connect, UBI, etc.

Ideal temperaments:
– Open and welcoming to everyone of all ages, genders, orientations, origins, and incomes
– Problem solving
– Communicative on the phone, email, text, in person at shop
– Respectful of boundaries
– Works well with others
– Interested in learning new technologies while honing already established skills
– Not afraid to seek a second opinion
– Positive customer outcomes
– Can articulate upgrades or modernization and make it make sense to clients
– Independent, productive work ethic while the Cat is away
– Confident of skills without being arrogant
– Less Oscar the Grouch, more Big Bird

Benefits:
– Flexible (no-really!) schedule.Saturdays mandatory
– Relaxed and welcoming work environment
– Non corporate vibe
– W2 wages and associated benefits
– Parts and accessories discounts from primary suppliers
– Hourly wages: $20-22, depending on experience start
– Tips are split among mechanics (a surprising bump in pay!)
– Modern electric workstands
– Tools maintained and replaced when worn out

We are hiring experienced mechanics for part time or full time work and peak season hours. Total hours based on seasonal volume.
Know your stuff
Be awesome
Send relevant work history with verifiable references to: tom@tomcatbikes.com
Please, no phone calls, no texts, no DM slidin.
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Thanks!