# Seasonal Ski Technician - Part Time (Backcountry)

**Company**: Backcountry
**Location**: West Valley City, UT
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: part-time
**Salary**: $18 - $21 an hour
**Category**: Retail
**Industry**: Retail

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## Description

Backcountry, a leading online retailer of outdoor products, is seeking a skilled and knowledgeable Seasonal Retail Shop Technician to join their team in West Valley City, UT, for the holiday season (November through February).

As a Retail Shop Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring that all products are maintained, repaired, and assembled according to the company's standards. Your primary objective will be to provide high-quality customer service by assisting with product inquiries and providing technical support, and selling merchandise to customers.

Responsibilities:

- Assemble, maintain, and repair outdoor gear and equipment, including bicycles, ski & snowboard equipment, watercraft, camping gear, and other outdoor equipment.

- Perform quality assurance checks on all products prior to customer delivery.

- Assist customers with technical support and product inquiries.

- Provide support to sales associates with product knowledge and recommendations.

- Keep the shop organized and tidy, including maintaining an inventory of necessary tools and supplies.

- Work collaboratively with the team to meet sales goals and provide exceptional customer service.

- Participate in ongoing training and development to stay up-to-date on industry trends and products.

- Assist on the sales floor as needed.

- Assist the Store Manager in opening and closing the store as needed.

- Ensure the store is properly secured and alarm systems are functioning correctly.

- Manage cash and credit card transactions, and perform daily cash reconciliation.

Requirements:

- 1+ years of experience in a retail shop technician or similar role.

- Strong mechanical aptitude and technical skills with outdoor gear and equipment.

- Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers.

- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize effectively.

- Knowledge of the latest industry trends and products.

- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings , especially during the November through February seasonal period.

- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Technical certifications related to outdoor gear and equipment preferred.

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with associates and customers.

- Ability to remain standing for up to 5 hours at a time.

- Ability to move about the store coaching and directing associates; selling to customers and retrieving merchandise from stockroom or sales floor.

- Ability to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch to retrieve and replenish merchandise from stockroom or sales floor.

- Ability to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.

- Ability to ascend/descend ladders to retrieve and/or move merchandise.

- Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboards, merchandise scanners, and mouse to accomplish work.

- Must have a flexible schedule, including availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.

- Regular and predictable attendance.

$18 - $21 an hour

## Skills

### Required
- outdoor gear and equipment maintenance
- customer service
- technical support
- inventory management
- cash handling

### Nice to have
- technical certifications related to outdoor gear and equipment

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