Experienced Bike Mechanic

Sports Basement

Walnut Creek (CA)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 34,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Profit-sharing bonus pool

40% off products for life

Free meals at work

Job summary

Sports Basement in Walnut Creek is seeking an experienced Bike Mechanic to join our busy shop. You will guide customers through bike evaluations, perform repairs, and contribute to daily shop operations under the Lead and Management team.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, bike knowledge, and a WOW service mindset, with opportunities to train staff and help maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.

Qualifications

Previous retail or bike industry experience.
Ability to perform tubular and tubeless tire setups.
Clear passion for cycling and bikes.
Knowledge of the gear in the assigned department.
Ability to create a WOW customer experience.
Self-starter able to prioritize daily workload.
Positive, fun vibe that elevates staff and customers.
Strong verbal and written communication with customers and staff.
Basic computer skills.
Flexibility to adapt as duties change.
Able to lift 40 pounds and stand for long shifts.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Time management and problem solving.
Availability for weekends/holidays.
Familiar with business tools: Google Docs, Shopify, POS, Lightspeed, Fiori.

Responsibilities

Greet and assist service customers; communicate work orders clearly.
Deliver WOW customer service using SB tools.
Communicate about work orders with customers.
Maintain proficiency in Lightspeed and align with weekly summaries.
Educate/train floor staff in service writing.
Keep bench and work area clean and organized.
Share updates and changes with the team.
Pursue vendor training to improve skills.
Assist across zones as needed.

Skills

Tubular tire setup

Tubeless tire setup

Cycling passion

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Physical stamina

Basic computer skills

Adaptability

Lifting ability

Tools

Lightspeed

Shopify

POS systems

Google Docs

Wintersteiger

Sales Saver

Fiori

Job description

Reports to: Sr. Bike Mechanic, Lead, Manager, Sr. Manager, Assistant General Manager, and General Manager.
Supervises: Assigned Entry-level Bike Mechanic.
Salary: $19-$25, DOE, non-exempt position. Specific starting wages are dependent on location and experience. Level 2

The Bike Mechanics helps create a WOW customer service and understands what makes Sports Basement awesome and unique. You walk our customers through the bike evaluation process, noting their concerns, and speak to potential issues you find with their bikes. Communication and problem-solving skills will complement your mechanical aptitude to help you succeed in this position. You work directly with the Lead and Management team to ensure the day-to-day operations and expectations of the shop are being met. You have a positive attitude and ensure daily task lists and projects are completed within your zone/department. You typically have oversight of one zone/department and work primarily in the bike shop, assisting neighboring zones/departments as needed. You’ll have the chance to get your hands dirty in the workshop and share your wealth of bike knowledge with our customers. Our goal is to be THE go-to bike shop in our community with the highest level of service and utmost integrity in serving our customers needs. The ability to come up with new ideas and be flexible with frequent change is a must. Depending on the needs of the store, other duties may be assigned from time to time.

What you'll do

Customer Service/Service Writing

You greet and help 100% of Service customers and call for help when appropriate.
WOW Customer Service: Make contact, meet basic needs, engage, create ambassadors.
You have completed all applicable SBU training, you are knowledgeable and able to effectively communicate about all products and services in your zone.
You utilize SB tools (Sales Saver, JSY, LYP and Lightspeed) to deliver wow customer service.
You provide clear and concise communication (verbal and written) with customers about work orders.

Mechanic Metrics

Your average dollars in labor is >$660 AND >$110/hr for FT ; PT average is >$110/hr for a score of 4.
Your repairs/builds are complete at the set average pace (except Tri/MTB pro builds) and thorough to ensure customer satisfaction.
You are proficient in Lightspeed. The work you perform aligns with weekly summaries and information is filled out for both customer and staff accurately and thoroughly.
You utilize opportunities to educate/train floor staff in their service writing ability.
Your bench and work area is always clean and immaculate.
You effectively utilize communication tools to share what's new and what's changed.
You proactively improve your skills and product knowledge through additional SBU and vendor training, product use, and participation in those activities.

Staff Experience & Development

Maintain open communication; zone/department staff find you approachable and are comfortable coming to you with questions, concerns or issues.
Actively participate in zone/department trainings and clinics.
Other duties may be assigned from time to time.

Business Experience

Stay up-to-date with all company information and quickly implement department initiatives.

Qualifications

Previous retail or industry experience.
Know how to do a tubular and tubeless tire setup.
Clear passion for cycling and an advocate for all things bikes.
Knowledge of the gear in the assigned department.
Ability to create a WOW experience for every customer.
A self-starter and understand how to prioritize daily workload.
Understands the charm of Sports Basement, and creates a positive and fun vibe that elevates the customer and staff experience.
Strong verbal and written communication with customers and staff, assist customers in an enthusiastic and courteous manner.
Basic computer skills.
Flexibility and adaptability as your role day to day might change.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds, bend down repeatedly, and stand for the majority of a shift.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Time management and problem-solving skills.
Available to work during operating hours which include most weekdays, weekends, and holidays (except Thanksgiving and Christmas).
Internal Candidates: Awareness of business tools that are pertinent to your zone/department: including but not limited to Google Docs, Shopify, POS systems, Winterstieger, Sales Saver, Lightspeed and Fiori (Training is available on these software platforms.).
Your repairs/builds are complete at the set average pace (except Tri/MTB pro builds) and thorough to ensure customer satisfaction.
You are proficient in Lightspeed. The work you perform aligns with weekly summaries and information is filled out for both customer and staff accurately and thoroughly.
You utilize opportunities to educate/train floor staff in their service writing ability.
Your bench and work area is always clean and immaculate.
You effectively utilize communication tools to share what's new and what's changed.
You proactively improve your skills and product knowledge through additional vendor training, product use, and participation in those activities.

About Sports Basement

Since 1998, Sports Basement has been more than a sporting goods store - we're a community hub offering the best brands at Basement prices, with giving back baked into our DNA. What started as a weekend-only shop in a San Francisco warehouse has grown into multiple fully stocked Bay Area locations, several newly opened Southern California stores, in-house snow and bike shops, a thriving rentals program, and a robust ecommerce website at sportsbasement.com . We've come a long way, and we couldn't be prouder of the company we've become.

Our Mission

We're here to help our communities shine a little brighter, live a little greener, and make the outdoors more fun and accessible for everyone. Because your gear is more than just stuff, and we're more than just a store.

Our Core Values

A lot of companies say they care about customers, community, and the environment. We do too - but what sets us apart is how we actually live those values every day. A few principles that guide us:

Economical vs. Extravagant
Proximity vs Productivity
O.K. is not O.K.
Creativity before efficiency
Autonomy before rules
YES! vs. NO
Safety before speed

Sports Basement offers competitive wages with real opportunities for advancement. Starting pay varies by location and experience - but the perks go well beyond the paycheck: