UNION/NON UNION: Union represented position
PAY: Hourly $23.52 – $26.88 DOQ
HOURS: Part time, 20 hrs per week
LOCATION: In person – Portland
BENEFITS: PTO, sick time and holidays
REPORTS TO: Bike Shop Manager\
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY CYCLING CENTER
We love Portland and bikes. So, we put our two passions together over 30 years ago, creating a nonprofit organization on a mission to broaden access to bicycling and its benefits. Our goal is to help create a healthy, sustainable Portland for all community members. Our vision is to help build a vibrant community where people of all backgrounds use bicycles to stay healthy and connected. We believe that all Portlanders—regardless of income or background—should have the opportunity to experience the joy, freedom and health benefits of bicycling. This is the motivation behind everything we do.
In addition to delivering dynamic programs that benefit underserved communities, we operate a storefront space in NE Portland offering a DIY workspace, retail shop, and community classroom. We also collaborate with community partners to generate pathways to numerous supports to meet the needs of the people we serve.
The Community Cycling Center (CCC) is an equal opportunity employer and strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion. Individuals with diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences are encouraged to apply.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
If selected to join the team you’ll work in the shop at least part time throughout the year. You’ll help customers and community members with repairs in our service department, and give donated bikes another life by fixing them up to sell out of our shop storefront.
You’ll help with the repairing of donated bicycles that we sell as used bikes to customers.
We’re a primarily commuter focused used bike shop, so familiarity with a wide range of bike parts will help you accomplish your everyday tasks as a part of our team. The interconnected scheduling and nature of our
To further our mission you will:
- Repair and refurbish donated bicycles to meet CCC’s safety and quality standards.
- Facilitate production goals by second checking other mechanics work on donated bikes for sale, and fixing donated bikes
- Support inventory control by tagging, organizing, and tracking refurbished bikes.
- Collaborate with other mechanics to ensure efficient and timely production.
- Communicate any safety or inventory issues to the Shop Manager
- Support the rest of the team with occasional retail and inventory tasks
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Three years full time or equivalent as a professional bike mechanic
- Empathy, cultural competence and professionalism
- Familiarity and working knowledge of a large variety of new and used bicycle components
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently in a production-focused environment.
- Proven commitment to social justice and creating and maintaining an inclusive environment for all.
- Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
- Ability to meet contribute to team planning to meet project deadlines while accounting for detailed objectives
- Experience in contributing to the creation of inclusive work environments where people from diverse backgrounds feel safe and welcome
PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Five years of professional mechanic experience
- Experience with hydraulic systems and modern wireless drivetrains
- Experience with workflow improvement methods
- Experience in a high-volume shop
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience with Lightspeed POS, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe
- Proficiency in Spanish
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Community Cycling Center, we value having a team with varied strengths, skill sets, and areas of expertise. We encourage you to apply even if your professional experience doesn’t match every qualification listed above. You may be exactly who we are looking for!
HOW TO APPLY: Fill out this form. Please
Please do not email application materials. Job post closes 9/25/26
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Community Cycling Center is an equal opportunity employer. We will not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sensory disabilities, physical disabilities, mental disabilities and/or any other bases protected by state and federal law. We take proactive measures to ensure against discrimination in hiring, compensation, promotions, and termination of staff, selection of volunteers (including board members) and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, customers, clients, volunteers (including board members), subcontractors, vendors, and other members of our community.