Service Technician - Specialized Lincoln Park - Chicago, IL

Specialized Bicycle Components; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health care

Dental

Vision

HSA

Short and Long Term Disability

Company sponsored life insurance

Optional Term Life Insurance

Optional Critical Illness insurance

Optional Critical Accident insurance

Competitive vacation package

401(k) with match

8 Weeks paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Deep partner retail discounts

Fitness & Events Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Specialized Bicycle Components in Chicago is seeking a Service Technician to be the front line for riders, delivering expert in-store service and helping drive outstanding brand experiences. A Service Technician works directly with riders, both present and remote, to identify needs and provide quick, frictionless solutions to keep them riding longer and better.

You will collaborate with staff to maintain product knowledge, assist with bike sales through technical consulting, and deliver

Qualifications

• Bike shop / Bike mechanic experience preferred.
• Excellent communication with the ability to effectively interact with riders and team members.
• Must be able to work as business dictates which includes weekends.
• Ability to stand for extensive time periods; while occasionally walking, kneeling, or reaching.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs or more and use proper lifting skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet and connect with riders, ask qualifying questions and listen to riders' needs, then give options and advice on meeting those needs from a pre‑set service menu or tune‑ups and a la cart service.
• Speak authoritatively on technical matters as they relate and pertain to our bicycles; be the expert.
• Assist customers in an enthusiastic and courteous manner; provide “wow” customer service.
• Take in all service work properly and set and exceed rider expectations, including correctly filling out service work orders, scheduling an appropriate number of repairs.
• Advise and assist customers with their product/service selection without bias.
• Develop and maintain knowledge expertise of all merchandise in department to effectively assist customers with accurate information; keep current as new product lines are introduced.

Skills

Bike mechanic experience

Excellent communication

Customer service

Physical fitness

Weekend availability

Tools

Lightspeed POS

Job description

About Specialized

Innovation has guided our every decision since 1974. As more riders of all ages get on the roads, trails, and streets than ever before, we’re here to do the best work of our lives to push the greatest human powered machine into the future each and every day. We’re a team of barrier‑breakers, disrupters, and problem solvers. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where every teammate can succeed as we inspire riders everywhere.

In Company Owned Retailed, we strive to be a transformative, inclusive, authentic, rider focused, and collaborative team that creates the best bikes and delivers world class rider care attention. Simply said, we provide quality in our products and to our riders at every interaction and are looking for a teammate to be a part of this growing team. Reach out – we’re here to help you build your career at Specialized.

Job Summary

A Service Technician is the front line and point person for our brand to the rider and encourages successful, profitable retail by taking their technical expertise to the next level as a driver of outstanding in store brand experiences. A Service Technician works directly with riders, both present and remote, to identify and locate the goods, services, and experiences needed to provide solutions quickly and frictionlessly to keep them riding longer and better. Service Technicians work collaboratively and hands‑on with staff and local riders as a host, mentor, brand advocate, and technical service ace. The Service Technician provides exceptional rider service; enhances rider satisfaction; and aids in meeting sales and profitability goals.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Meet and connect with riders, ask qualifying questions and listen to riders' needs, then give options and advice on meeting those needs from a pre‑set service menu or tune‑ups and a la cart service.
• Speak authoritatively on technical matters as they relate and pertain to our bicycles; be the expert.
• Assist customers in an enthusiastic and courteous manner; provide “wow” customer service.
• Take in all service work properly and set and exceed rider expectations, including correctly filling out service work orders, scheduling an appropriate number of repairs.
• Advise and assist customers with their product/service selection without bias.
• Develop and maintain knowledge expertise of all merchandise in department to effectively assist customers with accurate information; keep current as new product lines are introduced.
• Assist with bike sales with technical consulting, and any other bike floor duties as needed.
• Deliver best‑in‑class rider‑service that ensures ongoing service and high levels of rider satisfaction.
• Maintain general cleanliness standards at store opening, throughout the day, and reset at close of business, including light janitorial duty.
• Proficiency in Lightspeed point of sale systems and store operational websites.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.

What You Need To Win

• Passion for cycling and the Specialized brand.
• Bike shop / Bike mechanic experience preferred.
• Excellent communication with the ability to effectively interact with riders and team members.
• Must be able to work as business dictates which includes weekends.
• Ability to stand for extensive time periods; while occasionally walking, kneeling, or reaching.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs or more and use proper lifting skills.

TELL ME MORE

• Competitive health care (Medical PPO or HDHP)*
• Dental*
• Vision*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Optional Term Life Insurance
• Optional Critical Illness insurance
• Optional Critical Accident insurance
• Competitive vacation package*
• 401(k) with match
• 8 Weeks paid parental leave
• Paid company holidays
• Employee discounts on all product
• Deep partner retail discounts
• Fitness & Events Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits *if applicable in state
• For eligible employees

EEO Statement

Here at Specialized we believe that bikes have the power to change lives. Our culture is one of passion, striving to break barriers and have a positive impact on the world. We want to increase representation of all races, genders, and body types in the cycling industry and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where all people thrive. We encourage everyone – especially those from marginalized groups – to apply to our job postings and help us earn the position as the rider’s brand of choice. Regardless of your qualifications, if you are ready to make a difference, please apply and let us know how you can make an impact at Specialized!

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