Bike Hub Mechanic (Davis)
Bike Hub Mechanic (Davis)
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Job Description
Sheridans Parking & Sustainable Transportation is hiring a skilled and customerfocused mechanic to support the Bike Hub(s) at the Davis and HMC campuses. This role is essential in maintaining the campus bike fleet performing repairs leading workshops training volunteers and managing daily operations.
The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical expertise exceptional customer service and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in MS Office particularly in Excel strong organizational skills and problemsolving abilities are key. Previous experience in retail customer service or a bike shop is a plus. This position plays a vital role in advancing Sheridans commitment to sustainable transportation and fostering an active campus community.
What Youll Be Doing
- Customer Service and Sales;
- Greeting and assisting visitors with professionalism and enthusiasm;
- Explaining and guiding new users to register for rentals or fill out the proper documents to use the services;
- Providing detailed explanations of repair needs and cost estimates;
- Educating customers on bike maintenance best practices and cycling safety;
- Bike Repairs and Maintenance;
- Assessing and diagnosing mechanical issues on customer bicycles;
- Providing repair guidance and handson demonstrations to users;
- Performing regular maintenance on the Bike Hub inventory to ensure functionality and safety;
- Maintaining an inventory of spare parts and tools for efficient repairs;
- Shop Operations;
- Keeping the workspace clean organized and stocked with essential tools and supplies;
- Tracking and maintaining shop performance metrics including repairs completed and customer engagement;
- Ensuring compliance with workplace safety protocols and hazard management;
- Workshops and Outreach;
- Leading and assisting in bike repair and maintenance workshops for students and staff;
- Supporting popup repair events outreach tents and cycling advocacy initiatives;
- Volunteer and Program Support;
- Training and mentoring volunteers to enhance repair skills and customer service
- Performing other related duties as required.
About You
You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to antioppression equity and inclusion.
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present to diverse audiences and communities.
Your excellent problemsolving skills allow you to resolve unexpected challenges and come up with improvements to existing processes.
You have a client service focus with an aptitude to make connections support others provide excellent customer service and might identify as a community builder.
The successful candidate will also meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of a high school diploma;
- At least 1 year of experience in retail customer service or workshop setting;
- Experience with community engagement outreach or workshop facilitation;
- Strong bike mechanic skills including diagnosing and repairing common issues;
- Ability to train and support individuals of all skill levels in bike repair;
- Proficiency in using computer programs e.g. Microsoft Excel Office 365 (SharePoint Bookings Forms OneNote);
- Strong organizational and problemsolving skills;
- Experience in a bike shop either as a staff member or a volunteer would be considered an asset;
- Previous experience leading workshops or group rides;
- Knowledge of cycling culture and sustainable transportation advocacy;
- Experience with social media or digital communication.
Who We Are
Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in peoples lives. Our strategic plan Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future ( charts a path towards a new groundbreaking model of higher education that reshapes postsecondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses were making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.
- For more information visit: Why Work at Sheridan
Other Details
Faculty/Department: Facilities and Campus Services
Primary Work/Campus Location: Davis (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Resident Position Fully onsite 4 days/week
Reference #: J
Employee Group: Project of NonRecurring Kind
Payband: NF
Hourly Range: $22.31 $27.89
Hours/Week: 24
Hours: 10:30 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday to Friday
Application Details: This is a temporary position that may continue until December 19 2025. This position is contingent upon continued funding from the Region of Peel and may be extended to the following year subject to the availability of funds.
Application Deadline: May 20 2025
Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations Anishinaabe Nation HuronWendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.
Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students faculty and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity antiracism and inclusion. As such we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized including those who identify as First Nations Mtis and/or Inuit/Inuk Black members of racialized communities persons with disabilities women and/or 2SLGBTQ.
Sheridan is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application interview or workplace accommodation requests please contact Human Resources.
You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments if applicable.
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