Student Bike Mechanic

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

Duration: Semesterly

Commitment: Up to 10 hours/ week

Compensation:  Regular: Starts at 4A ;  Training: 1A 

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

Qualifications

Required

• 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 (training available upon hire)

Preferred

• Experience in bike maintenance (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%)