Bicycle Mechanic - Uptown Oakland - No Weekends

BikeHub is seeking a full-time Bicycle Mechanic for its Uptown Oakland location, working Monday to Friday with no weekends. The role involves assessing bike repairs, assisting customers, and maintaining the shop. Applicants should have at least one year of professional bike mechanic experience. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a 401k plan. The pay ranges from $21.12 to $26.78 per hour.
If you enjoy working with people, are a skilled bicycle mechanic, and get excited about supporting the growing community of bicycle commuters in the Bay Area, then this might be a good opportunity for you.

BikeHub is a small, Bay-Area-based company, focused on supporting bicycle commuters and anyone who uses bikes as transportation. Our Uptown Bike Station is a project by BART and the city to provide free, secure public bicycle parking. BikeHub’s repair business and retail sales help offset operating costs.

We're hiring one full-time mechanic at our Uptown Bike Station in Uptown Oakland. The shifts will be Monday through Friday - the store is open from 7:00am - 7:00pm. No weekend work. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401k with employer matching, a great discount on bike parts, and profit sharing. The starting date for this position will be May 27th, 2025. The pay range for this position is $21.12 - $26.78 per hour with regular COLA increases every January. Relevant bike mechanic experience will help determine the starting pay.

The Bicycle Mechanic assists with bike parking, and takes in repairs during commute rush periods. During the remainder of the shift, the mechanic should be confident tuning or conducting repairs on a wide variety of bikes, including e-bikes.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Work under the guidance of the Station Manager

Assess and intake repairs on customer bikes

Perform all levels of bicycle repairs on a variety of bikes

Assist customers purchasing new bicycles, bike parts and accessories

Open or close the shop as required

Park and retrieve bicycles

Maintain a clean and positive work environment

Adhere to all BikeHub protocols and procedures

Qualifications:

Professional bike mechanic experience (at least 1 year / professional certifications are a plus)

Punctuality, positive attitude, customer service skills

Ability to lift up to 35lbs; bend, stoop and stand for long periods of time

Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with coworkers

Basic computer literacy: Operate a digital POS

Underrepresented groups in the bicycle industry are encouraged to apply

When you apply, please include a short cover letter with a few sentences explaining your interest in this job.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or transgender status, domestic partner status, marital status, disability, AIDS/HIV status, height, weight.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.12 - $26.78 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:
• Tips

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person