JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Join Our Team

At Upcycle Bikes, we strengthen independence, opportunity, and connection through affordable and accessible transportation by providing refurbished adult bikes at no cost to individuals with financial constraints. Our team enjoys bikes, cares about community, and is committed to doing meaningful and quality work.

Current Openings

We're Hiring

Bike Mechanic

Part Time (32 hours) · Monday–Thursday, 9 am–5 pm · Grand Rapids, MI

Upcycle Bikes is looking for a skilled bike mechanic who thrives on supporting others and is passionate about our mission. This role is the operational anchor of our shop — you'll refurbish donated bikes to a high standard while mentoring and training our volunteer community, helping put reliable, no-cost transportation within reach for riders across West Michigan.

  • Year-round, not seasonal
  • Mon–Thu, 9–5
  • 2+ years wrenching preferred
  • Teach as much as you turn

What you'll do

  • Lead daily shop operations, supporting staff and volunteers
  • Refurbish donated bikes with attention to safety, quality, and rider comfort
  • Train and mentor volunteers, including safety inspections of their completed work
  • Diagnose and repair across all of bike technology — drivetrains, brakes, wheels, bearings
  • Keep the shop clean, organized, and welcoming

Who you are

  • Able to perform complete tune-ups and repairs without supervision
  • A patient teacher who's energized by a busy, team-oriented shop
  • Genuinely excited about making cycling accessible to all

How to apply

Email us your resume by clicking the link below — no cover letter needed. Feel free to include a note about your mechanical experience and why this mission speaks to you.

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Old bike. New life. — Come build both.

Upcycle Bikes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.