Seasonal Service & Rental Associate

evo; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Employee discount

Pro deals on products

Volunteer time off

Job summary

evo is hiring a Service & Rental Associate in Seattle for seasonal rental shop operations. You will prepare and service rental bikes, skis, and boards, handle tuning and mounting logistics, and assist technicians while delivering strong customer service.

The role requires weekend/holiday availability and can extend beyond mid February. Benefits include sick leave, employee discounts, and pro deals; a path for career growth and involvement in community activities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using standard office and communication tools.
• Adaptability, attention to detail, communication, critical thinking, customer service, inventory management, multitasking, problem-solving, product knowledge, teamwork, time management
• Embodies, honors, and lives our core values: The Great 8

Responsibilities

• Prepare rental equipment including bikes, skis, or snowboards according to seasonal demands.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of rental equipment.
• Accept and document customer equipment for tuning or mounting services.
• Coordinate with technicians for the completion and handoff of tunes and mounts.
• Answer phone calls and assist customers with inquiries and rental requests.
• Collaborate with mechanics in performing bike tunes and assist ski techs in binding tests.
• Service rental bikes when required and address maintenance needs promptly.
• Manage recycling activities and maintain a clean work environment.
• Detail bikes when returned in a dirty condition.

Skills

Office tools

Communication

Customer service

Inventory mgmt

Multitasking

Problem solving

Product knowledge

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

evo Purpose:

To make life better by building community and igniting the adventurous spirit that lives within us all. evo is leading multi-channel retail brand that stands at the intersection of community, commerce, action sports and the outdoor lifestyle. This is personified by a distinctly curated product assortment and a creative approach to crafting highly differentiated customer experiences. We define success differently than most. Balancing our goals of (1) building an iconic brand and business (2) creating an extraordinary place and path for our employees and (3) leveraging our success to give back, helping to empower underprivileged children is paramount to evos success. We have a passion for community, sports and lifestyle, and a collective hunger when it comes to building a great company together.

The Job

As a Service & Rental Associate, this role involves providing essential support to the rental shop operations, catering to the needs of our customers, and ensuring the efficient functioning of the service and rental process. Responsibilities include preparing rental bikes, skis, or boards as per the season, cleaning, receiving customer equipment for tunes or mounts, coordinating with technicians, answering phone inquiries, assisting mechanics with bike tunes, aiding ski techs in binding tests, servicing rental bikes as needed, managing recycling, and detailing bikes upon return. Additionally, this position requires following up with customers when technicians are occupied.

Pay

$21.30/hr - $21.77/hr

Duration

Mid October - Mid February (with the possibility to extend)

Scheduling Requirements

• This is a seasonal position with weekend and holiday scheduling requirements.
• Weekend availability is required, as well as the ability to work during peak holiday periods including Black Friday (the day after US Thanksgiving) and the weeks leading up to and following Christmas.
• Shifts may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The Perks

• Sick leave, 40 hours volunteer paid time off
• Employee discount and access to pro deals on most the products we sell
• Time together outside, volunteer activities, community events, ride days and annual retreat
• Career pathing, leadership development, network development, training and performance feedback

Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location, tenure and employment type. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time.

The Opportunity

• Prepare rental equipment, including bikes, skis, or snowboards, according to seasonal demands.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of rental equipment.
• Accept and document customer equipment for tuning or mounting services.
• Coordinate with technicians for the completion and handoff of tunes and mounts.
• Answer phone calls and assist customers with inquiries and rental requests.
• Collaborate with mechanics in performing bike tunes and assist ski techs in binding tests.
• Service rental bikes when required, addressing maintenance needs promptly.
• Manage recycling activities and maintain a clean work environment.
• Detail bikes when returned in a dirty condition.
• Follow up with customers when technicians are unavailable to answer inquiries.

Requirements

The Must Haves

• Proficiency in using standard office and communication tools.
• Adaptability, attention to detail, communication, critical thinking, customer service, inventory management, multitasking, problem-solving, product knowledge, teamwork, time management
• Embodies, honors, and lives our core values: The Great 8

The Nice to Haves

• Experience with high-volume rentals of skis, snowboards, or bikes is preferred.

At evo, we are working to build and nurture a culture where equity, inclusivity, and compassion are inherent to how we operate and evolve. We recognize and value the uniqueness of each individual's experiences and understand the power in the diversity of ideas and opinions. Guided by our values and mission to promote more inclusive outdoor spaces, we are working to develop a team that is equally representative of the community we hope to build.

While there is more work to be done, we are in the process of evolving our toolset. We are committed to providing the space, support, and resources necessary for each individual to feel heard and valued.

evo is an equal opportunity employer. We believe the participation of individuals of diverse ages, races, religions, cultures, abilities and personalities will add to personal development and organizational success. All employees and potential employees will be recruited, selected, trained, and promoted without regard to sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, marital or military status, age, national origin, color, the presence of any mental, physical, or sensory disability, genetic information, gender identity, political ideology, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The base wage for this role ranges from $21.30/hr - $21.77/hr. Where you land in that range depends on your skills and experience, and we also factor in internal pay equity. While the full range is listed for this role, we rarely hire at the top of the range, leaving room for professional and financial growth in role.

At evo, we continually evolve our pay process and total rewards offerings to ensure pay is fair and easy to understand. While every individual's needs are unique, we are proud to offer a benefits package that has been carefully curated to support both your personal life and professional aspirations.