Vacancy expired!
Now hiring a full time, seasonal bicycle mechanic to work in the Grand Canyon National Park at Bright Angel Bicycles.
DETAILS:
Preferred applicants will have a minimum of 1 year experience working as a mechanic in an established bicycle shop (must provide references). Must have working knowledge in bike building and basic bicycle repairs, i.e. caliper brakes, standard derailleurs/cassettes, wheel truing and basic parts replacement/installation. Selected applicant will be responsible for maintaining a rental fleet of 200 bicycles plus Burley trailers, tagalongs, wheelchairs and tandems. Applicant will also assist with rental customers on busier days in season. Applicants who are over 25 years old and have a good driving record of 3 years or more may be called upon to help drive shuttle vans for tours.
This is a temporary/seasonal job. The 2019 season ends on November 17th. Longer employment possible.
WORK WEEK:
All employees are scheduled for a five days on and 2 days off work week. Schedule will average between 36 and 40 hours depending on business needs.
TIME OFF:
All employees are given two days off per week. Every effort will be made to give two back to back days off but is not guaranteed. Additional days off are possible with notice/request being submitted a minimum of 2 weeks in advance.
HOUSING:
Unless you can provide your own housing we require all employees be 21 years old as of the first day of employment. This is because our housing is co-ed and we allow alcohol to be consumed.
Bright Angel Bicycle's employee houses are located within the park and each have up to 3 rooms, 2 full bathrooms, living room, kitchen/dining room and a washer and dryer. As mentioned above, all housing is co-ed. Sorry, but at this time we are unable to accommodate applicants with children. Housing includes: beds, dressers, access to a shared closets, full kitchen rights with pots/pans/utensils, furnished living room area (no TV or Internet provided) and FREE use of in-house washer/dryer units. Internet service is limited inside the park and phone access is best if you use Verizon or AT&T. Monthly rent is $220 which includes all utilities. There's also a one time refundable $220 housing damage deposit which is collected from the fi rst two paychecks. Deposits will be refunded after satisfactory inspections of living quarters upon departure.
ALL EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO SHARE A ROOM. IF YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE WITH HAVING A ROOMMATE THEN THIS TYPE OF LIVING ARRANGEMENT MAY NOT BE FOR YOU!
WAGES:
Starting wage depends on experience and applicant wage requirements, plus tips which are shared from a common tip pool. Tips average $3.50 to $4.50 extra per hour of work.
BENEFITS:
- Employees receive 50% store discount on all food, bottled beverages, snack bar and espresso bar drinks.
- Free shift drinks (2 medium drip coffees or 1 soda beverage).
- A 40% discount on most store merchandise and access to wholesale pricing on goods ordered from suppliers
(QBP and Liberty Mountain) after initial probation of 60 days.
- Free loaner rental bike for use inside park boundary.
- Earned sick pay of up to 40 hours per season possible.
REQUIREMENTS UPON HIRE:
- Must be a US citizen or possess Permanent Resident Green Card. NOTICE: We participate in the national
E-Verify program.
- Must be 21 years old on first day of work or upon moving into housing.
- Drivers must be 25 years of age and 3 year minimum clean MVR.
- Completion of Bright Angel Bikes & Cafe training within 30 days after first day of employment.
- Learn details of Grand Canyon park operations (hotels,restaurants,viewpoints,hiking info, etc.) to provide
accurate information to park visitors within 30 days after first day of employment.
- All new employees are subject to a 60 day probationary period.
HOW TO APPLY:
Send your resume. Be sure to include a valid phone number and email within the resume. Phone calls before we receive your resume will still require a resume following the call. Please include professional references only on your resume. Personal references will not be acknowledged. No resumes will be accepted without at least one verifiable job reference from a job held within three months prior to submission.
Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you soon!
