Maintenance Specialist

Details This; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a Bicycle Shop Technician to service bicycles for staff, students, and departments on campus. The role requires maintaining maintenance schedules and handling parts requests as needed.

Responsibilities include repairs, refurbishing bikes for sale, inventory management, and coordinating scheduling changes. Overtime evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required; a valid Utah driver’s license may be needed.

Qualifications

• Four years relevant work experience in bicycle trades or equivalent.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, blueprints, and make mechanical sketches.
• Valid Utah driver’s license may be required.
• Willing to work overtime evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Demonstrated communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high level of customer service in bicycle shop.
• Repair, examine, and service bicycle components.
• Refurbish bicycles for sale.
• Maintain workshop inventory and cleanliness.
• Coordinate schedule changes through calendar.
• Assist with special event parking when needed.

Skills

Bicycle maintenance

Customer service

Blueprints/diagrams reading

Job description

19 hours per week or less during the hours of: M, W 8-4pm and Friday 11a-4p with ability to change each semester.

Is this a work study job?

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area

VP Area President

Department

Department 00450 - Commuter Services - Operations

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $19.00/h

Close Date

Close Date 11/24/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Services bicycles in the Campus Bike shop for staff, students, and departments of the University of Utah. Maintains schedule and record of bicycle maintenance, requests parts and materials for job duties as needed. The question below: “How many years experience do you have in the trade(s) specified in the job posting?” should be answered using the number of years you have any bicycle maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Knowledge of national, state and local building codes/standards as well as the ability to read wiring diagrams will not be required.

• 1. Maintain high level of customer service and professional attitude
• 2. Repair, examine, and service components of bicycles
  • a. Assembling/disassembling bicycle
  • b. Wheel truing basics
  • c. Crank arm/ bottom bracket replacement
  • d. Change derailleurs
  • e. Headset overhaul
  • f. Changing brakes, brake levers and shifter levers
  • g. Changing all kinds of cables
  • h. Limit screws adjustment (both derailleurs)
  • i. Center brakes & disc brakes
  • j. Chain check, replacement
  • k. Basic hydraulic maintenance understanding
• 3. Refurbish bicycles for sale
• 4. Maintain inventory of workshop
• 5. Clean and organize workshop
• 6. Maintain schedule, coordinate delay’s and changes through calendar
• 7. May set up, take down, or assist with special event parking.

The incumbent may be required to work overtime hours during the evening, weekends and holidays as required. They must wear appropriate clothing or uniform, and be able to withstand a high stress environment.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years relevant work experience in the applicable trades areas or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated knowledge of national, state and local building codes and standards; ability to read wiring diagrams, blueprints, and be able to make mechanical sketches and drawings; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required. Requires lifting and transporting heavy objects. A valid Utah Driver’s license may be required. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Two years related bicycle mechanic experience, or equivalency.

Special Instructions Summary

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How many years experience do you have in the trade(s) specified in the job posting?
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more, but less 8 years
  • 8 years or more
• * Please indicate your knowledge of national, state and local building codes and standards; your ability to read wiring diagrams & blueprints, and your ability to make mechanical sketches:
  • None
  • Minimal
  • Moderate
  • Extensive
• * Do you have a valid Utah Drivers license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of experience do you have repairing bicycles in a shop environment?
  • 0-1 years
  • 1-2 years
  • 3 plus years
• * Do you hold any bicycle technician certifications?
  • No
  • Yes

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such DD-2214) – Veteran Only
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only

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