Working Bikes in search of Mechanics!

Working Bikes seeks full-time and part-time staff 

Working Bikes is seeking new staff members to join our terrific, fast-paced and friendly, grassroots, community organization in Pilsen. 

Working Bikes is a nonprofit organization which diverts bicycles from the waste stream in the greater Chicagoland area and surrounding states. Bicycles are then shipped to one of our international partners in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, or are repaired for sale or location donation. Additionally, Working Bikes offers adult bicycle repair classes, Open Shop hours, and other community services. 

As a self-sustained organization, we depend on the revenues generated through the sales in our store front to cover our shipping and other activity costs. In order to refurbish the bicycles and prepare them for sale, we depend on experienced, skilled bicycle mechanics. We follow industry standards for quality, but with a keen sensitivity for unnecessary waste and creative reuse of resources. 

Position Description: 

Staff Mechanic 
The Staff Mechanic will work with the Shop Manager and other Staff Mechanics to refurbish bicycles professionally and efficiently and perform customer repairs. A Staff Mechanic will be able to demonstrate: excellent mechanical skills, familiarity with various styles and models of bicycles, proficiency in multi-tasking. Previous professional bicycle mechanic experience necessary. 


All new hires must be active team members. You must be willing to contribute your ideas, feedback and efforts in a productive and unifying way. You must be able to multi-task and work productively in a busy environment, and to assist customers, volunteers, visitors and other staff. Staff work varied schedules, and availability to work evenings and weekends a plus. 

Working Bikes employees have a passion for bicycles, and a commitment to recycling, reuse and reducing consumption in carrying out their work. Working Bikes employees desire to promote bicycling as part of a larger strategy for strengthening the health and sustainability of communities. 

Join our small, close-knit team of staff and volunteers, and get paid to strengthen communities, one bike at a time! 

Benefits: 
o Competitive wages. 
o Flexible schedules. 
o Opportunities for international travel to meet our international partners. 
o Opportunities for providing community/volunteer services such as instructing classes, hosting Open Shops, etc. 
o Opportunities for career growth. All positions are seasonal, with potential to grow to year-round employment. 
o Full health care coverage for full time staff after initial probationary period. 

HOW TO APPLY: In order to apply for this position, please email your resume, a brief letter of introduction about your interest and experience, along with two professional references to: jobs@workingbikes.org. Please no phone calls. Thank you. 

Our organization is committed to diversity in both its programmatic work and staffing with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, age, physical ability, religion, and sexual orientation.