Technician

Scheels; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with Roth options

Associate discounts

Health coverage including medical, HSA

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Maternity leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

SCHEELS in Springfield, IL is seeking a part-time Equipment Technician to diagnose and repair a wide range of store equipment, including bicycles, exercise gear, and sporting goods. You will maintain records, assist with deliveries, and liaise with vendors for parts.

A valid driver’s license is required, with willingness to obtain DOT certification and follow safety procedures. The role offers anEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), health coverage options, and associate discounts.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate possesses mechanical knowledge and a valid driver's license, with willingness to obtain DOT certification.
• Experience or familiarity with safety procedures is preferred.
• Physical ability to perform heavy lifting and to operate repair equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and provide maintenance and assembly of customer and store equipment (bicycles, exercise machines, skis, golf clubs, etc.).
• Order and follow up with vendors for repair parts.
• Safely fill CO2 and compressed air tanks for paintball markers.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records for store and customer equipment.
• Assist with delivering and loading equipment to customers' residences.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and manuals.
• Be flexible to work schedules between 5p.m. and 9p.m. weekdays and 8:30a.m. to 9:00p.m. Saturdays, Sundays 10a.m.–6p.m.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Valid drivers license

DOT certification

Safety procedures

Tools

Bicycle repair tools

Repair tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Springfield Scheels
Springfield Scheels
3801 S MacArthur Blvd
Springfield, IL 62711, USA

Springfield Scheels
Springfield Scheels
3801 S MacArthur Blvd
Springfield, IL 62711, USA

We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.

What We Commit To – Our Employee Ownership Values

As an employee-owner, you’re expected to actively contribute to a culture that thrives on:

• Delivering a Personalized WOW Customer Experience
• Every customer interaction is an opportunity to exceed expectations
• We focus on making every visit memorable, personalized, and impactful
• Having a Team-First, Winning Mentality
• We succeed together by supporting one another and celebrating team wins
• Collaboration and unity drive our performance and customer experience
• Learning and Adapting to Constant Change
• We embrace growth, innovation, and feedback
• Change is not a barrier–it’s a catalyst for improvement and excellence
• Taking Pride in Our Work and Thinking Like Owners
• Every task matters, and we take full responsibility for the results
• Ownership means accountability, care, and drive to go above and beyond
• Expecting Honesty and Integrity in All That We Do
• Trust is the foundation of our relationships–with customers and with each other
• We act with transparency, fairness, and respect at all times

Responsibilities:

• Accurately diagnose and provide maintenance and assembly of customer and store equipment. Equipment may involve bicycles, exercise machines, snowboards, skis, hockey skates and sticks, baseball gloves and bats, golf clubs, racquet sports, archery bows and arrows, paintball markers and other merchandise in a Scheels Store
• Order and follow up with vendors for repair parts
• Safely fill CO2 and compressed air tanks for paintball markers
• Maintain accurate and detailed records for store and customer equipment
• Assist with delivering and loading customer equipment and merchandise at the store and to customer residences
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
• Must be flexible to work assigned schedules between 9 am and 9 pm, Monday through Saturday, and 10 am and 6 pm on Sunday. Schedule may include varied hours, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Education & Experience:

The ideal candidate must possess a clean, valid driver’s license and be willing to obtain DOT certification and meet Scheels driving standards. Mechanical knowledge is preferred.

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.

Very heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for heavy work.

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

At SCHEELS, we offer a full range of benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) with Roth options, associate discounts, and full health coverage including medical, HSA, dental, and vision. We also offer accident and hospital indemnity insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and time to recharge through paid time off, holiday pay, maternity leave, and bereavement leave. (Note: Additional leave benefits may apply based on your state of employment.)

Learn more about what it means to be an owner at SCHEELS on our Careers Page .

Compensation/Schedule:

Compensation for this position starts at $18.00 to $21.00 per hour. Must be flexible to work assigned schedule between 5p.m. and 9p.m. Monday through Friday (day time hours may be available) and 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 10a.m. and 6p.m., Sunday. Schedule may include varied hours, evenings, weekends and holidays. Average hours per week is 20 hours.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.

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