Bike Shop Manager

Requisition Number: RE54260

Department Name: 3T000:Transportation Services

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 42

Salary Range: $17.41-27.87/hour

Type of Position: Staff

Required Education: HS

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Required Related Experience: 3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Driver’s License

Physical Requirements

Ability to periodically lift up to 40 pounds

Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time

Ability to ride a bicycle

Shift

Typically days, Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with occasional nights and weekends to meet departmental needs

Job Summary

The Wildcat Wheels Bike Shop Manager oversees daily operations of the university’s bicycle program.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to managing the university bike fleet, coordinating repairs and rentals, maintaining accurate inventory records, and administering programs such as the student bike rental lottery and mobile bike repair services. The manager supervises student staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, payroll oversight, and fostering a positive workplace culture.

The position would also support campus sustainability and transportation demand management efforts through outreach, workshops, and engagement events that promote cycling and alternative transportation. Additional duties include maintaining bike infrastructure data, assisting with bicycle counts and reporting, coordinating with campus committees, and supporting planning and evaluation of bicycle facilities and programs.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Bicycle mechanic experience, customer service and communication

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Preferred experience working in a bike shop or managing a bicycle shop or fleet.

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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