Bicycle Assembler​/Mechanic Quality bikes at Premier bike Retailer

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who can be a key player in our busy service department.

• If you do not have prior experience working in a bicycle store, please include any information as to how your skills/background relate to bicycle assembly or cycling when sending us your resume or application.

A solid understanding of bicycles and basic knowledge of bike systems (how gears and brakes work)
ARE REQUIRED for this position. Applicants with prior experience working on bicycles in a bike shop are preferred.

We provide PAID TRAINING for qualified individuals that have excellent mechanical skills AND some prior experience repairing bicycles. Working on Saturdays during spring & summer is required.

An excellent candidate will have the following skills:

• Experience working on bicycles (adjusting brakes, gears, changing flat tires etc.)
• Able to listen and follow directions.
• Dependable
• Able to work independently.
• Detail-oriented.
• Positive & friendly
• Able to multi-task to meet deadlines
• Good at solving problems
• Mechanically inclined
• Good understanding of how bikes work (braking & shifting)
• Work effectively with others

In this job you will assist our Service Manager &/or Senior Bike Mechanic, simultaneously and independently, to

• Assemble and prepare various types of new bikes, including hybrid, mountain, kids and electric models.
• Install accessories on bikes including racks, fenders, phone cases etc.
• Perform basic bike repairs such as flat tire repairs and tube installations
• Assist in cleaning customers' bikes that are scheduled for a tune-up
• Provide some customer service while following Farina's protocols
• Assist customers who are picking up new bikes and rental bikes
• Assist in receiving and unloading deliveries of bikes and other equipment
• Must be able to lift bicycles/equipment/boxes that weigh 25-70lbs.

An excellent candidate will have the following skills:

• Interest in bicycles and desire to develop bicycle mechanic skills
• Able to listen and follow directions
• Dependable
• Able to work independently
• Work well with other staff members and be a team player
• Detail-oriented
• Positive & friendly
• Able to multi-task to meet deadlines
• Good at solving problems
  
  Mechanically inclined
• Good understanding of how bikes work (braking & shifting)
• Ability to lift bicycles and boxes that weigh between 20-80 pounds
• Availability to work a flexible schedule based on seasonal business needs, which includes working on Saturdays in the spring and summer.

Prior experience repairing bicycles.

• An incredible "hands-on" opportunity to gain valuable experience working on bikes.
• We offer a very competitive hourly wage (higher with prior bicycle shop experience)
• Generous discounts on bikes and gear (begins after 3 months of working at Farina's)
• Training on bicycle assembly
• Candidates are paid while they are learning a trade that is high demand
• A reputable, family business that values & takes pride in its employees
• As a large retailer, there is an opportunity to work on all types of bikes in all price ranges

Farina's is an award-winning bicycle and power equipment retailer. Since opening in 1975, Farina's has been family owned and operated and has earned a reputation for providing an exceptional shopping experience to multiple generations of customers. Visit  for more information.

Our bicycle department has over 350 bikes on display in our beautiful showroom, including road, gravel, mountain, hybrid, children’s and electric bikes. We have a large service department and offer bicycle repairs, bicycle rentals and professional bicycle fittings. Our main brands are Giant, Liv, Marin, Cannondale, Momentum and Aventon Electric bikes. Our staff is made up of passionate and professional individuals who are dedicated to helping all customers experience the joys of cycling at their own level, without any attitudes.

Farina's has been named one of America's Best Bicycle Shops and has received the Bicycle Retailer Excellence Award from the National Bicycle Dealers Association since 2014 based on customer service, business practices, marketing, bicycle advocacy, community involvement and more.

Our power equipment department is known for expert repairs and sales of products from leading manufacturers including Honda, Stihl, Ariens, Toro, Redmax & Ego. We stock a complete selection of lawnmowers, snowblowers, chainsaws, trimmers, generators and more. We take pride in the fact that we service the products we sell, which sets us apart from hardware and home improvement stores. We have been ranked among the top independent power equipment retailers in the country.

Come see what makes us special and become a member of our growing team!