Bicycle Mechanic
Your tasks
Job Responsibilities
- Assemble and repair bicycles, installing replacement parts and accessories to meet manufacturer specifications and customer needs.
- Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and adjustments of MWR-owned bicycles available for rent to ensure safety, performance, and longevity.
- Maintain a detailed and accurate bicycle repair log, ensuring it is up-to-date and available for government review twice per month.
- Provide bicycle repair and assembly services for customer-owned bikes, and ensure fees are established and approved by the Government prior to service.
- Assemble bicycles for MWR programs in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Perform customer bicycle repair and assembly work in compliance with all applicable manufacturer requirements.
- Provide on-site maintenance and repair support during all bike races sponsored by MWR on the island of Diego Garcia, ensuring bicycles are safe for use by participants.
- Operate and maintain a safe and clean bike repair shop, ensuring tools and equipment are in proper working condition and available for efficient repair and assembly processes.
- Work closely with customers, addressing service requests, inquiries, and concerns regarding bicycle assembly, repair, or rental.
- Identify and order replacement parts and supplies for bicycle repair and assembly operations as needed.
- Ensure all work complies with safety standards and maintain positive relations with customers to enhance user experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Assemble and repair bicycles, installing replacement parts and accessories to meet manufacturer specifications and customer needs.
- Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and adjustments of MWR-owned bicycles available for rent to ensure safety, performance, and longevity.
- Maintain a detailed and accurate bicycle repair log, ensuring it is up-to-date and available for government review twice per month.
- Provide bicycle repair and assembly services for customer-owned bikes, and ensure fees are established and approved by the Government prior to service.
- Assemble bicycles for MWR programs in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Perform customer bicycle repair and assembly work in compliance with all applicable manufacturer requirements.
- Provide on-site maintenance and repair support during all bike races sponsored by MWR on the island of Diego Garcia, ensuring bicycles are safe for use by participants.
- Operate and maintain a safe and clean bike repair shop, ensuring tools and equipment are in proper working condition and available for efficient repair and assembly processes.
- Work closely with customers, addressing service requests, inquiries, and concerns regarding bicycle assembly, repair, or rental.
- Identify and order replacement parts and supplies for bicycle repair and assembly operations as needed.
- Ensure all work complies with safety standards and maintain positive relations with customers to enhance user experience.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience as a bicycle mechanic or performing bicycle assembly, repair, or maintenance services.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of bicycle mechanics, including assembly, adjustments, and repairs, in compliance with manufacturer guidelines and safety standards.
- Experience maintaining detailed service records or logs and proficiency in ensuring quality assurance.
- Basic mechanical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and address issues on a variety of bicycle types and brands.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills for interacting with a diverse group of residents and customers.
- Ability to work efficiently and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to lift and maneuver bicycles and related equipment as required.
- Flexibility to provide on-site repair and maintenance support during biking events.
- Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
- Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
- Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for the duration of deployment.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce is preferred.
- Valid country driver’s license and passport.
- Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
- Certification from a recognized bicycle mechanic training institute or program is highly desirable (e.g., Barnett Bicycle Institute or United Bicycle Institute).
- Experience in managing and maintaining operations of a commercial or rental bike shop.
- Knowledge of and experience repairing a wide variety of bicycle models, including road bikes, mountain bikes, and recreational bikes.
- Flexible and adaptable; ability to work in outdoor and event settings.
- Experience supporting outdoor recreation programs or events, including bike races and group rides.
- Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.
Minimum Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience as a bicycle mechanic or performing bicycle assembly, repair, or maintenance services.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of bicycle mechanics, including assembly, adjustments, and repairs, in compliance with manufacturer guidelines and safety standards.
- Experience maintaining detailed service records or logs and proficiency in ensuring quality assurance.
- Basic mechanical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and address issues on a variety of bicycle types and brands.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills for interacting with a diverse group of residents and customers.
- Ability to work efficiently and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to lift and maneuver bicycles and related equipment as required.
- Flexibility to provide on-site repair and maintenance support during biking events.
- Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
- Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
- Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for the duration of deployment.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce is preferred.
- Valid country driver’s license and passport.
- Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
- Certification from a recognized bicycle mechanic training institute or program is highly desirable (e.g., Barnett Bicycle Institute or United Bicycle Institute).
- Experience in managing and maintaining operations of a commercial or rental bike shop.
- Knowledge of and experience repairing a wide variety of bicycle models, including road bikes, mountain bikes, and recreational bikes.
- Flexible and adaptable; ability to work in outdoor and event settings.
- Experience supporting outdoor recreation programs or events, including bike races and group rides.
- Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.