Assistant/Associate Specialist, Store Maintenance

Abercrombie and Fitch Co.•Columbus, OH

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Store Maintenance is committed to maintaining our stores to reflect the quality standards associated with our brands. We dedicate ourselves to corporate and regulatory compliance, as well as ensuring proper operation of all aspects of the physical space to create an optimal, safe and cost-effective environment for our customers and associates. As a Store Maintenance Associate, you will be the main point of contact for and manage maintenance related activities and vendors for an assigned region of stores. This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of retail maintenance or facilities management experience in a multi-site setting preferred
Relevant technical knowledge of general maintenance/ facilities management and ability to manage trade personnel
Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
Willingness to learn and develop technical background
Strong organization and time management skills
Must be extremely detail oriented and have the ability to work and learn independently
Ability to work with a sense of urgency to identify, research and resolve issues
Exceptional communication skills to deal with a variety of audiences
Ability to travel 3-4 days with overnight stays once a month
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Project

Responsibilities

Maintain company standards for the appearance and operation of stores
Conduct store audits and effectively identify maintenance concerns
Manage various work order and audit reports for assigned region and trades
Manage vendors to A&F performance and quality expectations
Work with team on the development and function of maintenance programs
Assist with creation and management of maintenance budgets
Develop process improvements with focus on efficiency, effective communication and spend reduction
Manage execution of assigned brand and construction projects including roll outs, remodels, new stores, and closings.
Collaborate with and maintain positive working relationships with cross-functional partners for stores in assigned region (Store Operations, Asset Protection, Health & Safety, Real Estate, etc.)

Benefits

Incentive bonus program
401(K) savings plan with company match
Annual companywide review process
Flexible spending accounts
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Associate assistance program
Paid parental and adoption leave
Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
Paid Caregiver Leave
Mobile Stipend
Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)
Seven associate wellness half days per year
Merchandise discount on all of our brands
Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!