Job Description

About GNC

Since 1935, GNC has been a global leader in health and wellness innovation, inspiring people to achieve their goals with a trusted and dynamic range of products. As #TeamGNC, we prioritize our consumers, constantly collaborating and developing new ideas to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Our team is passionate about driving change and turning aspirations into actions. We believe that good health is the greatest gift, and there's nothing more rewarding than helping others achieve it. Join us in empowering others to Live Well!

What We’re Looking For:

At GNC we embrace a “Live Well” philosophy, fostering a dynamic environment where innovation meets passion. Whether someone is an athlete or just starting to focus on their health, we want to deliver the cutting-edge products they deserve. We are looking for an individual who is excited and eager to play a pivotal role in driving excellence in the health and wellness industry. This position offers the opportunity to engage in a collaborative environment where you will make a personal impact every day.

GNC is looking for a proactive and hands-on Facilities Specialist to support the maintenance and daily operations of our retail stores. This individual will help ensure our physical work environment is safe, clean, efficient, and well-maintained. The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and experience in general maintenance or building systems.

What You’ll Do:

This is a Full-Time Salary Position

The Facilities Specialist is an integral part of GNC's Facilities Management team. This position manages break/ fix/reactive repairs, preventive maintenance programs, proactive initiatives and capital improvements for 1,400 corporate stores. They are also responsible for ensuring that stores, in their assigned region, are maintained to GNC's Store Standards.

• Prepare and present pricing and service analysis (SLA’s) to Facilities Manager.
• Prepare and present Budget to Actual Expense and Capital variance analysis.
• Review and recommendation of internal controls and processes.
• Make prompt decisions to repair or replace emergency maintenance based on expertise in the field.
• Approve and monitor all repair services for HVAC, gate, glass, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, flooring, sign repair, etc. for all corporate stores, in an assigned region through a third-party web-based facility platform.
• Communicate with store personnel and field management on resolving all maintenance issues.
• Direct and resolve property management issues with landlords. Work with Legal and Real Estate to request landlord reimbursements as necessary i.e. HVAC Warranty Program.
• Direct and resolve code compliance issues with municipalities, government agencies and third-party vendors.
• Determine essential Capital Improvement Projects for stores within an assigned region and manage them throughout the project life cycle.
• Prepare and provide suggested Capital Repair documents and critical analysis of the proposed repair or replacement of the asset ¬ bids/quotes with a detailed scope of work, average historical repair cost, and the assets historical repair history.
• Present and review Capital Repair Packet with the Manager of Facilities.
• Bid/negotiate with general contractors and/or trade vendors, pricing and project timing.
• Order OSM (owner supplied materials) and coordinate delivery.
• Authorize POs for payment of materials, equipment and contractors.
• Schedule with the stores, field team, franchisees, vendors, contractor’s landlords, etc.
• Track progress and certify each project is completed to GNC Standards while staying within their proposed budget.
• Identify potential vendors and maintain vendor relationships.
• Partner with Third Party Facility vendor and manage FM Pilot and work orders for specific Districts.
• Create vendor performance reporting and analytics for maintaining GNC standards.
• Analytical ability to Interpret RFl's, RFP's, and make appropriate vendor selections.
• Provide Support to Field Operations and other departments related to new initiatives being considered or studied. Producing store related market data for the GNC store characteristics being studied.
• Partner with the Store Services team to identify, design, and Implement energy efficient solutions projects including Equipment upgrades.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Environmental Factors & Working Schedule:

• Hybrid work environment, 2-3 days in-person attendance (Pittsburgh, PA) in addition to ability to work remotely.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include long periods of computer screen usage, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate

* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or related field; or an equivalent combination of a technical degree and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the job required.
• 3+ years of technical or retail maintenance experience preferred
• Corporate facilities or Property Management experience preferred
• Ability to read blueprints
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

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