Facilities Associate, Electrical

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler, Lee and Rock & Republic, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Nicaragua. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employs more than 15,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong.

Job Posting:

Facilities Associate - HVAC - Entry Level

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB) is a global lifestyle apparel company with a portfolio of some of the world's most iconic consumer brands: Wrangler and Lee. We design, manufacture and distribute superior high-quality products that look good, fit right, and are crafted with sensitivity to our planet to give people around the world the freedom and confidence to express themselves.

With a presence in more than 60 countries and a heritage spanning a combined 200 years, our global community of more than 14,000 employees fosters a culture of integrity, collaboration, performance and entrepreneurial spirit. We are looking for inclusive, humble, creative and forward-looking employees with a passion for creating innovative apparel products, accessories, and solutions that are both meaningful and purposeful for consumers and employees.

Facilities Associate: Become the Newest Member of Kontoor Brands

The facilities associate is a part of the overall facilities team. The role of the associate is to execute the systems owned while also flowing to the work needed for the day-to-day execution of the site facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Member of the Facilities Team on Key Projects and Priorities
• Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting of the Electrical Systems associated with our buildings. This includes:

  Equipment Connections

  Outlets

  Lighting

  Switch Gear and Panels

  Outdoor Electrical Systems

• Maintaining Records of Electrical Work completed within corporate buildings not associated with a project building permit.
• Executing Inspections of Kontoor Electrical Systems

  Switch Gear

  Arc Flash

  Thermal Monitoring

• Working with and managing contractors on electrical work not managed by a General Contractor.
• Execute the prioritized work as assigned
• Problem Solving of issues when needed
• Planning and development of plans to execute work that fits the customers schedule
• Flexibility in work timing to ensure work is done that minimizes impact to the customers work environment.
• System ownership / development of one of the facilities core competencies
• Develop knowledge of all facilities systems
• Manage Daily items as assigned
• Work with contractors on projects and repairs

Skills for Success:

• Good Communications and Collaboration Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Time management skills
• Electrical skills preferred includes:
  • Low Voltage Work
  • Electrical Construction Knowledge
  • Knowledge of Electrical Code and Electrical Programs
  • Develop and Maintain Lock out Tag out programs with all equipment the Associate is responsible for.
• Mechanical skills preferred includes:
  • Power and Hand Tool knowledge and use
  • Disassembly and Reassembly of equipment (pumps/fans, ETC)
  • Pipe Cutting and Threading
  • Brazing/Soldering skills not required but would be utilized
  • Carpentry skills not required but would be utilized
• Computer skills required includes being able to work in MS Office utilizing word, excel, power point and outlook.
  • CAD Skills are not required
  • Ability to learn the Kontoor work systems
• Forklift qualified - preferred
• Self-Starter
• Attention to detail

Experience/Education:

Years of Related Professional Experience: 2+ Years

Educational/ Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements:

• Works well in a team environment
• Able to interact with others in a way that allows the customer to understand that they are the reason we exist.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Willing to work overtime/weekends as needed
• Drivers License and able to operate company Vehicles

Travel Requirements

• Minimal Travel for training. Less than 5% of the time.

Vehicle

• Use of company van to move and deliver items

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family's needs - now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.