**Facility Maintenance Specialist** 6822 Manufacturing Charlotte, US For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home. As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways. Our "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission. It's a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today. We strive to provide a comprehensivebenefits package that supports the well-being and professional growth of our team members. As a member of Team BIC, you’ll have access to a range of benefits designed to enhance your physical, emotional and financial wellness. In many of our locations, we offer team members: + Competitive compensation and recognition + Hybrid work environment and flexible approach to work + Retirement and financial savings options + Well-being and mental health support + Parental leave + Physical well-being initiatives and health insurance plans + Professional development opportunities + Volunteer opportunities The **Facility Maintenance Specialist** oversees specific functional duties or programmatic responsibilities associated with facilities maintenance, where specialized expertise is required; functions include customer service activities, often related to programs related to building inspection/condition assessment and the recommending of repairs or upgrades of facilities or infrastructures or providing customer liaison or contact point of service issues. Typical work duties for the Charlotte, NC BIC facilities will include but are not limited to monitor budget and costs, recommend equipment selections, keeping maintenance records, creating efficiencies, an assuring all aspects of safe work environment for employees and visitors. **Responsibilities:** + Evaluate project and process requests for maintenance and facility matters + Perform administrative and record keeping functions but not limited to keys, equipment, and supplies, etc. + Research,, identify, and participate in initiatives, processes, and procedures to improve operational efficiencies while assuring quality within facility policies. + Interact with various internal and external customers to refer/resolve problems associated with assigned work activities. + Create reports on maintenance, repairs, safety and other occurrences for supervisors and other relevant staff. + Monitor the safety and cleanliness of interior and exterior areas, such as production floor, offices, conference rooms, parking lots and outdoor spaces. + Support the routine maintenance of facilities and preparation for any changing weather conditions. + Collect and compile data; evaluate project or process requests; develop ad-hoc queries as requested by customers or management. Must be able to present and make recommendations based on research and data to leadership as needed. + Support performance reviews, time keeping, standard work processes and provide overall direction to the 1-3 direct reports + Manage direct oversight $800k budget for entire Charlotte operations. Must be able to maintain budget and make cost savings recommendations as needed **Skills and Qualifications:** + Advanced mechanical skills and knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other building systems  + Proficiency with repair tools and techniques  + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak with all levels of employees, guests, vendors, and team members.  + Great time management, organization, and prioritization abilities  + Excellent attention to detail and efficient problem-solving skills  + Ability to lift heavy equipment and comfortable standing or walking for long periods of time.  + Ability to work independently Computer literacy in office documents and spreadsheets + Self-starter who exhibits ownership of assigned tasks and who will push for solutions that solve immediate problems while building toward long-term goals.  + Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.  + Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization.  **Education and Experience:** + 3-6 years of related experience managing facility maintenance and building upkeep for small to mid-size operations. Preferred experience warehouse and/or production facility Associate degree or higher preferred. + Self-starter who exhibits ownership of assigned tasks and who will push for solutions that solve immediate problems while building toward long-term goals.  + Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.  + Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization.  BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. BIC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means