Your neighborhood community bike shop
803 Cascadilla St (facing the waterfront trail)
We are hiring!
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We are hiring! 〰️
Bike Walk Tompkins (BWT) is seeking a competent bike mechanic for seasonal help in our shop: Swamp City Community Cycles. As a part of the Swamp City team, you will work directly with staff and community members to encourage biking as a safe and convenient way to get around, stay healthy, and have fun. An Assistant Mechanic works 1-on-1 under the supervision of the Swamp City Shop Manager to maintain all bike mechanic operations at our community bike shop, bike education programs, and other Swamp City/BWT events. Finally, Assistant Mechanics will help increase the access of underrepresented communities to transportation in Ithaca and Tompkins County.
Details
This position will receive a rate of $20/hour for a 22 week season (avg. of 12-15 hours/week) with a bi-monthly pay period
Employment period: June 2026 - November 2026
Flexibility in schedule to allow for time off with advanced notice
Looking to hire one seasonal mechanic; title of position will be ‘Assistant Mechanic’
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Bike Walk Tompkins operates Swamp City Community Cycles, a non-profit community bike shop, at our 803 Cascadilla Street location. We offer a welcoming space where everyone can access the tools, knowledge, and support to keep their bikes rolling. We believe that having a reliable bicycle shouldn’t depend on your income or background, and the shop helps remove barriers to cycling by making maintenance skills and resources accessible to all.
As a nonprofit, we operate Swamp City alongside our broader mission of advancing active transportation, safer streets, and equitable mobility in Tompkins County. That means our shop is open limited hours so our team can also lead bike education classes, advocate for better infrastructure, and build programs that make walking and biking a real option for more people. Whether you visit to fix a flat, donate a bike, volunteer, or simply learn something new, you’re helping grow a healthier, more connected community.
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