Bike Mechanic 1099 Contractor (16-20 hours per week)

Radio Flyer is known for our iconic little red wagon, and we are always dreaming up FUNomenal new ways to deliver joy to families by introducing new products every year. Radio Flyer is a recognized leader in the toy industry, with our corporate headquarters located in Chicago. From wagons and tricycles to battery powered eBikes, Go-Karts and Tesla ride-ons, our Chicago-based team innovates in every product category we enter. We are excited to announce our newest venture into retail at the Radio Flyer Store located in Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, IL.

For over a century, Radio Flyer has served as the first set of wheels for generations of kids. We have helped inspire creative play as wagons transformed into rocket ships, race cars and airplanes, transporting children anywhere they imagined. Now, with over a billion Radio Flyer wheels on the road, we have introduced a retail experience that aligns with our mission to bring smiles to kids of all ages. A place to experience firsthand the magic of our products, including our newest line of FLYER™ eBikes and scooters.

The Radio Flyer Store provides the ultimate brand experience with unique play spaces for kids of all ages to try products like Go-Karts and Scooters on our specially designed Race Track, as well as a free FLYER™ eBike test ride experience. Customers can utilize our friendly-staffed Service Center to assemble new Radio Flyer and FLYER™ products. Not to mention, The Radio Flyer Store visitors can get their hands on exclusive products, available only in-store. We are excited for our fans to interact with our brand like never before at the Radio Flyer Store!

Radio Flyer has consistently been recognized as a top workplace nationally and locally, in addition to being recognized for strong social and environmental performance with a B Corp Certification. Our team has received numerous awards over the years including Fortune’s Best Small & Medium Workplaces, Chicago Innovation Awards, People Magazine’s Companies that Care, the Daily Herald’s Best Places to Work in Illinois, and WayUp’s Top Internship Programs nationwide. Robert Pasin, Chief Wagon Officer and grandson of company founder Antonio Pasin, was recently recognized as a Top CEO of 2021 on Glassdoor. Radio Flyer is also proud to have been named a top workplace for women, minorities, and LGBTQIA+ community members over the years by Crain’s, Daily Herald and Vault.

At Radio Flyer, we welcome and appreciate all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives — encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We are committed to a culture that embraces feedback, collaboration, and innovation to achieve great results and drive business growth. At Radio Flyer we live by the Little Red Rule, “Every time we touch people’s lives, they will feel FUNomenal!”

Opportunity:

The Bike Mechanic Contractor will climb aboard as Radio Flyer embarks on this exciting new adventure into retail! The Bike Mechanic will play an important role in contributing to a positive and inclusive environment that brings the Radio Flyer brand and Vision, Mission & Values to life for all customers. As a Bike Mechanic, this person will be responsible for delivering a consistent “Little Red Rule” experience and maintaining store operational excellence. This would be a great opportunity for supplemental income and those with a passion for bikes.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Contribute to store sales by engaging customers on the sales floor, assisting with safe customer test rides and maintaining fleet of test ride bikes to a high level of quality
• Deliver Radio Flyer “FUNatical” World-Class Service through assembling new bicycles including kids’ bikes and adult ebikes
• Perform service on customer’s bikes including regular maintenance, adjustments, and replacement of damaged components
• Install custom accessories as-needed to customer bikes
• Maintain safe and clean workspace including organization of tools, components, consumables and removing waste
• Connect with Radio Flyer customers and community by participating in engaging store events focused on bikes
• Other tasks as assigned, including Radio Flyer core product product assembly

Qualifications:

• Available to work Saturdays and at least 1 other day weekly ranging from 16-20 hours per week
• Must have at least 2 years of experience working in a bike shop with intermediate understanding of mechanical principles, practices, and procedures related to bicycle service and repair
• Experience with assembly and troubleshooting of electric bikes preferred
• Safety focused
• Detail-oriented and precise with a focus on delivering high quality bikes to our customers
• Excellent customer service skills including a genuine ability to engage and interact with store guests
• Ability to lift and mobilize large items while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Above all, the individual must commit to our values:

FUNatical Customer Service

Live with Integrity

Yes I Can

Excellence in Everything

Responsible for Success

We are looking for people who live our values and support our vision and mission!

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.