Facilities Maintenance

Simply Southern is a nationally recognized apparel brand that celebrates the preppy American lifestyle. Founded in Greensboro, NC in 2005, Simply Southern has been creating vibrant, catchy t-shirts and clothing for more than a decade. Simply Southern began as a small apparel kiosk in a mall in 2005. Today, Simply Southern is sold by over 6,000 independent retailers and has 34 of our own retail stores throughout 16 states. Between our corporate office, production facility, and retail locations, Simply Southern employs over 400 people. Simply Southern is passionate about helping the less fortunate and using our success for good. Simply Southern donates to a variety of organizations but are best known for our efforts to help sea turtle conservation and ChildFund International. To date, Simply Southern has donated over $6 million in cash and merchandise.

The Simply Southern Property Maintenance will manage and oversee the repair and maintenance of equipment in the warehouse and other company locations, recommend and requisition all materials and supplies necessary to perform equipment and building maintenance, develop and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization, check and inspect licenses necessary for the facility to function (fire extinguishers exit lights etc.), maintain company vehicles inspections and coordinate basic scheduled maintenance, coordinate with construction companies for new store openings as well as setting up the furniture and coordinate with city inspectors for licenses, manage preventive maintenance programs and ensure schedule is adhered to in order to minimize downtime, responsible for all contract maintenance including quotes, contracts, and job completion to specifications, manage the development, implementation and administration of operational policies programs and systems within functional area, identify and resolve mechanical problems; and communicate expertise and approvals concerning departmental activities, oversee and ensure building, grounds and equipment are clean and well maintained, interact with facility management to ensure maintenance needs are met, tour facility to ensure the condition of the facility is maintained, ability to develop and maintain training programs such as: Lock Out / Tag Out, conveyor safety, proper PM procedures, working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, HAZMAT, etc. Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Willingness to travel when new stores open and if needed

· Basic knowledge of PC skills including DOS, Microsoft Windows NT, Word & Excel

· Basic AC/DC electrical and electronic principles

· Experience with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) safety standards

· Excellent organizational and management skills.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Excellent organizational and management skills.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Problem-solving and analytical skills.

· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

· Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds when needed

· Leadership & Supervision:

· Supervises contractors, and potentially other supervisors.

· Ensures adherence to safety regulations and procedures.

· Operations & Maintenance:

· Oversees all aspects of facility maintenance, including repairs, renovations, assist overseeing building store locations and upgrades.

· Identifies and addresses maintenance issues, ensuring timely repairs and solutions.

· Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.

· Ensures adherence to safety regulations and procedures.

· Coordination & Communication:

· Collaborates with other departments to ensure smooth operations.

· Communicates effectively with staff, management, and contractors.

· Prepares reports and briefs on equipment, safety, and project progress.

· Budget Management:

· Prepares and manages maintenance budgets.

· Monitors spending and identifies cost-saving opportunities.

· Procurement:

· Procures materials, supplies, and repair parts to maintain inventory as required.

Experience:

· Electrical: 3 years (Preferred)

· Mechanical knowledge: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

· Driver's License (Required)

· High school diploma or GED

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Employee assistance program

· Employee discount

· Health insurance

· Health savings account

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Vision insurance

Schedule:

· 8 hour shift

· Work schedule is 8:30am - 5:30pm M-F plus weekends and any emergencies (must be able to answer calls and work if needed) Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds when needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

· Greensboro, NC 27409: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Salary : $17 - $18