Evolution Whistler is a local and independently owned retail, rental and service shop specializing in performance mountain bicycles – as well as snowboards in the winter months. We are currently recruiting for Bicycle Mechanic for our busy service and high performance rental shop in the heart of Whistler village, British Columbia. Evolution Whistler has been representing the core side of mountain biking for the Whistler locals and tourists since 1995. Our moto is to continue to represent the core, competent, knowledgeable side of mountain biking in the town that is truly the world’s MTB Mecca.
Job duties:
• Diagnose, service, repair and replace all components of high performance DH mountain bikes, as well as high performance Trail bikes and basic service of all other types of bikes
• Specific skills required: building & truing wheels; tear-down and rebuild of Fox and RS front suspension including dampers and chargers; Rear air shock tear-down and re-build (Rear coil service skill will be taught); headset, hub and frame bearing replacement; bleeding all types of brakes
• Work efficiently under time restrictions
• Work well in a team: work together with other mechanics to solve difficult diagnosis issues when they arise
• Understand the consistency of our high standards is not only imperative to our business, but also to the lives and well-being of our customers riding the bicycles we service
• Complete service job write-ups under customer files and be able to describe your service in detail
• Greet and speak with customers regarding their bicycle issues and service requests. Fill out job cards and perform quick, general time and cost estimates for the customer
• In the winter months also perform set-up and servicing of snowboards
Job details:
• Bicycle Mechanic
• Wage: $27.00/hour
• Schedule: 36-40 hours per week
• Year-round, ongoing position
• Business address and location of employment: 8-4122 Village Green, Whistler, British Columbia, V8E 1G9
• Business Contact: Owner, Jenine Schramm 604-905-9873, [email protected], Store contact: 604-932-2967
• Language of work: English
Requirements:
• Prior experience as a performance DH mountain bike mechanic – minimum 2 years
• Prior experience in customer service – minimum 6 months
• Technical knowledge of current DH, Enduro and Trail bikes and components and the servicing and repair of all bicycle components
• Technical understanding of Snowboard equipment and gear
• Proper grammar for composing emails to customers.