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The Role:

The Facilities Assistant will report to the Director of Facilities. The Assistant will support and partner with our operations team and vendors to support the repair and maintenance needs of our retail store locations. The Facilities Assistant will be based out of our Houston Office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with SP management and vendor partners to support the needs of our retail locations.
• Monitor, track and evaluate the work performance of vendors to ensure they perform according to the contract standards, due dates and cost restraints.
• Responsible for work order flow for retail work requests.
• Take appropriate and timely action when vendors fail meet their obligations.
• Schedule and manage inspections and repairs for retail locations.
• Assist with vendor maintenance issues & follow up on the status of vendor jobs.
• Interface with SP management and vendor partners to ensure repairs are completed timely and accurately.
• Support the development of key department processes.
• Process department invoices for approval and payment.

Job Qualifications - Education and/or Experience:

• Retail and/or consumer products experience.
• Considerable experience with Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience in a assistant position and/or facilities position preferred.
• General knowledge of Plumbing, HVAC and Electrical.
• Self-directed individual able to adapt quickly to changes in priorities and business conditions.
• Able to work independently, take ownership and responsibility for all work done with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience and comfort working in a fast-paced business environment with ability to consistently meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical aptitude.
• High School Diploma or Higher

What you can expect from SP

• A sense of belonging – A dynamic team, high energy, and humility.
• A sense of purpose – SP from the community for the community
• A sense of impact – We are growing, come grow with us!
• A sense of fun – WE RUN. WE SELL. WE HAVE FUN!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + your SP discount

Shoe Palace is one of the most-trusted athletic footwear and apparel retail chains in the United States. What began as a small, family business in 1993 has now grown into an extremely popular chain of stores and an online retail site — shoepalace.com.

At Shoe Palace, we all roll up our sleeves to pitch in and do whatever it takes to stay on top. Each day is a little different, it's what keeps us on our toes and excited to come to work every day. We are seeking self-motivated individuals who are dynamic thinkers and outstanding communicators who will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and want to grow with Shoe Palace Corporation. Our team members are bright, professional, enthusiastic, and able to quickly apply their skills to diverse situations.

Experience

• 1 year(s): Work Order Administration
• 1 year(s): Facilities Maintenance

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization