Jr. staff focus primarily on walk-in repairs, regular tune-ups, and a variety of other small to medium challenge level service jobs. A Jr. position is a training position and will include the gradual increase into more challenging and involved repairs/services over the course of months and years. No experience is required in applying for a Jr. position though 1-3 years experience is a strong asset.
Jr. Positions start at $18.50/hour and go up to $23/hour and currently require a minimum 2 day per week scheduling commitment, with weekend availability.
Sr. staff focus on executing the highest level of repair possible across a wide variety of bicycle styles and work to coach Jr. staff as they learn and progress. Sr. staff are expected to understand and have first hand experience including, but not limited to electronic shifting systems, hydraulic work, internal gear hubs (including Rohloff,) aero/internal routing, Campagnolo drive trains, dynamo hub/lighting setup, press fit bb standards, among many other skills/experiences. Sr. staff must be to be able to problem solve complex repairs on a daily basis. As mentioned, Sr. staff participate as mentors and trainers of their Jr. counterparts and work closely with the Jr. Service staff to provide insight and solutions to daily questions and complex inquiries. Due to the involved coaching element as a Kissing Crows Cyclery Sr. Mechanic, Sr. staff are expected to have completed their S-Tec, Sram U, and U of Q training programs in full. A Sr. Staff member must be able to build wheels quickly and to the highest standard, and should have a minimum of 3-5 years professional experience.
Sr. Positions start at $23/hour and go up to $29/hour and require a minimum 4 day/week scheduling commitment.
The Service//Mechanics Team is the backbone of the shop. Our service team is responsible to the shop and community as compassionate experts in all things to do with the functions of the bicycle. As a member of the Kissing Crows Cyclery Service Team you can expect to work on many different bikes from many different eras across many different cycling disciplines. We still glue tubular tires. We service internal gear hubs. We build custom bikes. We fix flat tires. We do hundreds of hand built wheels per year and if that’s something that excites you, welcome! You’ve found your people. We are a service department that speaks the language of social justice and functions with the core belief that everyone is welcome in the Kissing Crows Cyclery space. Working in our Service Team is a commitment to performing service excellence on a daily basis and to being a part of an industry-leading team. We have done our job right when a customer receives their bike back in its best possible form, as per the customers requests, and rides away from the store feeling empowered and like their questions have been answered.
We appreciate you considering to work with us at Kissing Crows Cyclery.
