Senior Bike Mechanic

Specialized Service Course PR and Marketing Technician

Are you ready to combine your passion for an active lifestyle with a meaningful and multifaceted career in the cycling industry? At Specialized, our teammates are encouraged to explore roles in a variety of functions throughout their careers. We value curiosity, a desire to try new things, and an eagerness to learn about all aspects of the business. No matter where you begin with the company, you get to decide where you want to go whether it’s marketing, finance, product development, sales, or an international assignment. Join us in making the world a better place through the power of bicycles and build your dream career at the same time!

Are you a seasoned bike mechanic with a keen eye for detail that would stand up to the highest level of scrutiny? Do you constantly talk to your friends, family and pets about bikes and every detail of every component? Are you excited at the idea of working with the latest and greatest in frame and component technology for the best riders in the world? If you were able to answer yes to these questions, then we want to talk to you!

We are searching for a friendly, enthusiastic marketing and PR mechanic to be part of a team that serves dynamic needs; from event support to media demo product, from marketing photoshoot builds to varying athlete bike needs, whatever the company asks of us we get it done. Sound fun? We want to talk to you!

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• As a member of the Specialized Service Course, you will be responsible for cleaning, tuning, adjusting, and assembling bikes for all manners of audiences. This has a primary focus supporting our Global team with marketing and media relations business priorities.
• You will have the opportunity to interact with many other groups within Specialized, including: Marketing, Product, R&D, S-Racing, Specialized University, Quality, Retail, Rider Care.
• Attend events such as early media/retailer product launches, races, internal brand events, and photoshoots as a representative of the Specialized Service Team.
• You will build and ship media and marketing product on a daily basis, based on marketing priorities.

WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN

• Ability to work as a strong member of a team
• Highest level of mechanical ability
• 5+ years’ experience servicing bicycles in a professional environment
• Experience and in depth understanding of servicing and setting up suspension
• Significant customer service experience, preferably in bicycle shops, or other service shop environment
• Organization and follow through are a must as is the ability to balance a fast tempo to deliver incredible results
• Proficiency with computer programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel. Oracle and Atlassian experience is a plus
• Professional, technical, and personable communication skills both written and verbal are critical in working with media partners
• Certifications from S-Tec, STU, Fox, UBI, etc. a plus

The location for this position is at our Morgan Hill, California office and will require international and domestic travel.

What we offer:

We are a dynamic and multicultural team within an innovative and growing environment. You can look forward to a modern working space, lunch rides, social security- and many other benefits.

We want to increase representation of all races, genders, and body types in the cycling industry and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where all people thrive. We encourage everyone – especially those from marginalized groups – to apply to our job postings and help us earn the position as the rider’s brand of choice. We are always looking for creative, innovative, and passionate people who are eager to contribute to our mission of pedaling the planet forward. Regardless of your qualifications, if you are ready to make a difference, please apply and let us know how you can make an impact at Specialized!