Facilities Technician

Ref#: W181426

Department: Real Estate & Facilities

City: Kernersville

State/Province: North Carolina

Location: United States

Company Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview

The Facilities technician provides essential support to the facilities & maintenance team by assisting with basic maintenance tasks, cleaning duties, and general upkeep of the building premises to maintain a safe, clean, and functional environment for all occupants.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, dusting, scrubber operation and waste removal

• Help with moving furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed

• Maintain cleanliness of common areas, walkways, and exterior spaces

• Support basic groundskeeping activities such as de-icing sidewalks and walk paths

• Assist with simple painting and touch-up work

• Help organize and maintain storage areas and maintenance supplies

• Aid in setting up and breaking down for meetings and events

• Report facility issues or safety concerns to lead and or management

• Perform basic preventive maintenance tasks with minimal supervision

• Handle minor repairs as directed

• Keep maintenance tools and equipment organized and in good condition

• Assist with receiving and putting away of inventory

• Escort vendors as needed

• Visit prep

• Inspection of 3rd party providers

All other requests from F&M leadership

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Technical/vocational training is a plus

• Basic mechanical and maintenance skills

• Ability to use common hand and power tools

• Ability to qualify for powered equipment operation

• Basic understanding of building systems

• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively with individuals and groups with varied educational, technical, and operational backgrounds

• Strong time management skills

• Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances, sit, climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Ability to work heights of 40 ft or more, ability to lift and/or move up to 50lbs.

• Must have visual acuity, corrected or uncorrected which allows close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.

• Entry level position, though prior maintenance experience is helpful

• Basic knowledge of workplace safety practices

• Reliable transportation