Bike and Ski Shop Mechanic starts at 3.24hr - Fremont
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Position Overview & Specifications
Want to work on building and assembling REI equipment on a daily basis? The Bike & Snow Shop Mechanic is a key member of the retail store Shop team. This job contributes to REI’s success by assembling, servicing, and repairing bikes and/or snow sports equipment to REI and manufacturer standards. The shop mechanic delivers exceptional services to customers both in the shop and on the retail floor. This job may include working in the rental department. Primary responsibilities of what you would do:
- Execute shop services meeting or exceeding expectations for quality and safety standards. Assemble, service and repair action sports equipment to REI and/or manufacturer standards.
- Give exceptional customer service by assessing customer needs, checking in and out shop and rental equipment
- Promote the sale of REI goods and services and engage in the steps of REI’s Sales and Service Training.
- Report significant quality and safety issues
- Help with maintaining equipment and ensure a clean, secure and safe work environment.
- Support the team’s achievement of key goals through personal contribution.
- Promote the benefits of REI Membership.
- Able to learn technical skills and demonstrate proficiency while in role.
- Successful completion of required training/certifications while in role.
- Commitment to outstanding customer experience.
- Previous snow sports equipment and/or bike assembly experience.
- Take part and collaborate with others on one's own team and across REI for the achievement of business goals.
- Flexible in one's viewpoints and positions to support the direction taken by others at REI.
- Successful in working as part of a diverse and inclusive team. Builds rapport with all kinds of people within and outside the organization.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings and weekends
- Ability to transfer 40 pounds
The pay for this role is: $23.24 - $25.85 per hour.
At REI we offer an enviable work environment that Fortune Magazine has recognized on the "100 Best Places to Work" list since the award's inception – 23 years in a row! Sure, we work hard, but it’s balanced with time off to play—a strategy that works for us as we continue to grow and thrive. Want to enjoy a workplace where you can be yourself, be heard and be respected while having a job that challenges you? This is the place.
With more than 160 retail locations (and growing), REI offers unique competitive benefits to its more than 15,000 employees, including healthcare, gear and apparel discounts, free equipment rentals and challenge grants to help employees reach personal outdoor goals, generous retirement plan contributions, public transit subsidy, adoptions assistance, paid sabbaticals, and more.
REI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Retail Posting Range $23.24 - $25.85 per hour
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Sporting Goods Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bike and Ski Shop Mechanic starts at 3.24hr - Fremont roles across REI's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Sporting Goods Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23 - £26 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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