Bike Technician

  • 512831
  • Denton, Texas, United States
  • Staff
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Title: Bike Technician

Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Parking & Transportation

Department: UNT-Parking Services-152510

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 18,000.00

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
 

Department Summary

Transportation Services supports the University's mission by maximizing campus access through environmentally sustainable practices, superior customer service, and through innovation and professional management of transportation resources and facilities.

Position Overview

Join a great team to help us keep bike riders rolling. This position is responsible for troubleshooting repairs and services for all types of bikes. Communicating with students, faculty, and staff to help them understand the concerns with their bikes. Additionally, the technician will, under direction, order and stock new accessories and components as needed. Further, the technician will ensure the safety of all bikes being repaired in the shop. Since you will constantly be speaking with customers to evaluate issues and recommend repairs, we value great listening and customer service skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 1 year of related experience
• Valid Texas driver license
• Self-motivation and positive, team focused attitude
• Great customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Eagerness to learn

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

This position is responsible for troubleshooting repairs and services for all types of bikes. At least one year experience with bicycle maintenance preferred. Ability to communicate with others is essential. This position requires communicating with students, faculty, and staff to help them understand the concerns with their bikes.

Preferred Qualifications

1 year of related experience
Valid Texas driver license

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Job Duties

  • Complete work orders accurately 
  • Assist customer in the repair process by sharing knowledge and experience 
  • Operate point of sale equipment
  • Maintain clean and presentable work area 
  • Install, replace, or repair parts and equipment as necessary 
  • Align Wheels, install tires, and tubes 
  • Clean and lubricate bicycle parts 
  • Other duties as assigned, including parking enforcement tasks during times the bike shop is closed 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
Operating machinery and/or power tools.
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Elevated temperatures.
Exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration.
Low temperatures.
Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Work Schedule

Shift times are generally between the hours of 10AM-3PM. Weekend work will be required from time-to-time

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

 

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