Bike Mechanic- Bike, Boat & Ski Store- Freeport, ME

We invite you to be part of our team of trailblazers dedicated to helping people discover and enjoy the outside. Come join us. Because on the inside we're all outsiders. And if it's outside, we're all in.

Our Bike, Boat & Ski Retail Store, located in Freeport, ME is currently searching for Bike Mechanics to become part of their team.

Position Purpose: Assemble and prepare bikes for sale. Perform a variety of service functions on new and used bikes. Through direct contact with customers provide exceptional service and share product and technical expertise to enhance the customer experience.

Responsibilities:

• Apply shop standards in the assembly and repair of bikes across the full product line.
• Evaluate mechanical condition of product and estimate cost of repairs.
• Meet or exceed shop production standards.
• Complete paperwork accurately and fully (record parts used, work performed, detail of torque, tolerance and standard procedures; complete pricing of job ticket) and process to next status or location.
• Record and report any deficiencies not addressed by the repair work being done to the customer and or the appropriate leader.
• Assist customer in the sale or repair process by sharing product and technical knowledge as appropriate.
• Seek assistance from the Lead Service Writer bike/ski shop mechanic when problems outside the scope of your expertise arise.
• Relay obstacles to timely and satisfactory completion of repair or service to the Lead Service Writer bike/ski shop.
• Operate cash register as necessary.
• Report or record replacement parts inventory and supply shortages to the Service Writer bike/ski shop. Maintain shop cleanliness including bench and common workspace.
• Know and follow all safety rules and procedures. Report any unsafe act or workplace condition to leadership or security as appropriate.

Health and Safety Requirement: Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.

Education Level: Vocational/Technical Degree
Years of Experience: 2+ years

Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellent mechanical skills with 2+ year bike mechanic experience.
• Proven experience in the assembly and repair of bikes and skis required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to embrace change.
• Ability to focus and manage to long term goals.
• Readiness to seek outside help when faced with problems outside scope of experience.
• Ability to operate a cash register.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to meet expectations of Sales Floor Rep.
• Ability to organize and keep a tidy work space.

If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan. Because, when it comes to the outside-we're all in. Visit to learn more.

Being outside brings out the best in us, no matter where we come from or what we believe. At L.L.Bean, we value individual differences and encourage our co-workers to be themselves - because the uniqueness of each individual makes L.L.Bean better.