Student Bike Mechanic

Now hiring for 2 openings for Fall/ Winter '24/ '25

Application Deadline:  Sunday, July 21st at 11:59pm

Any students with a passion for empowering and inspiring the GVSU community through outdoor and adventure based opportunities (specifically, biking) should consider the student bike mechanic position. This part-time position focuses on meeting the bike maintenance and upkeep needs of our students through limited-service offerings. Students in this position will enjoy a mix of scheduled and flexible hours through regular weekly shifts, as-needed appointments, and periodic workshops/ events

Benefits

  • Paid training
  • Valuable life skills practiced through the lens of bicycling: leadership, communication, team work, risk management, creative problem solving
  • Various discounts for Recreation & Wellness programs & services

Details

Start Date:  Fall 2024

Duration: Fall & Winter

Commitment: Up to 10 hours/ week

Compensation:  Regular: Starts at 4A ($11.53/hr);  Training: 1A ($10.33/hr) 

Location: GVSU Allendale Campus, Bike Shop (Ravine Center)

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Qualifications

  • Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours for semester of employment or Fall semester if employed over Spring/ Summer (12 Credits if work study has been awarded)
  • Adult first aid, cpr and bloodborne pathogens certifications required (training available upon hire)
  • Avid biker with previous experience in bike maintenance preferred (formal or informal. Training provided as-needed)
  • Ideal applicants are hard-working, friendly, environmentally conscious, self-motivated, and good verbal communicators

Responsibilities

  • Hold weekly availability for scheduled maintenance appointments (60%)
  • Assist with the management of the bike impound inventory (15%)
  • Coordinate and facilitate related workshops and programming (10-15%)
  • Maintain a welcoming and inclusive maintenance area (5-10%)
    • clean space, friendly environment, stocked with tools, supplies, and parts. 
  • Attend all trainings and meetings (1-5%)

Outdoor Adventures Anticipated Hiring Timeline

Semester

Application Period

Interviews

Training

Estimated Start

Fall

May - Mid-July

Mid-July

Late August

End of August

Winter

August - Mid-October

Mid/Late October

November/December

Early January

Spring/Summer

December - Mid-February

Mid/Late February

March/April

Early May



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