Facilities Manager DMV

About Sola Salons:

Sola Salons is a wholly owned subsidiary of Radiance Holdings, LLC. It is the nation’s largest and fastest-growing salon studios franchise and was established in 2004 with the opening of the first-of-its-kind location right here in Denver. Now, with 720 locations in the US and Canada, we provide 20,000 salon professionals with premium, fully equipped salon spaces in which they own and operate individual boutique salons alongside the support and tools they need to succeed.

Our innovative salon concept empowers experienced hairdressers, estheticians, nail techs, massage therapists, and other like-minded beauty professionals to elevate their careers quickly and easily. We provide each stylist with high-end studio space and the basic tools they need to find success as a business owner and entrepreneur.

As the Facilities Manager, you will join our Corporate Operations team to ensure the success and growth of our 21 corporate-owned locations in the Northern Virginia market. This position would be servicing locations between Montgomery County, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and Frederick County. The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the business’s property management & maintenance needs. Strong candidates will come equipped with a full range of knowledge, including but not limited to; general handyman skills, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, dry walling, and HVAC. The Facilities Manger must be well versed in vendor and client relations and adhere to strict time schedules. This position will be responsible for timely and complete work to the standards of the company.

This is full-time position with some nights and weekends required. Our beauty professionals have 24/7 access to the salon, so it is sometimes necessary to work before or after usual business hours to accommodate their schedules. The right person for this position is passionate about supporting other’s success, has a proven ability to communicate, is organized and detail oriented, and can assist in developing effective systems and executing processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

Facilities Management

• Conduct all maintenance of the salon during your visits. E.g. light bulbs, hanging pictures, studio signs, painting, drywall, unclogging shampoo bowls etc.
• Learn the intricacies of our fixtures and how to quickly assess and repair using the cabinetry that is provided
• Ensure tasks are completed properly and in a timely manner
• Quickly and proactively resolve emergency maintenance issues (i.e., water heater flood)
• Move cabinets to/from storage (requires a 2nd person at times and a truck to move them)
• Obtain supplies that are reasonably required for each job, which are reimbursed on a monthly basis. You will save all receipts for materials for turn-in to the company. A company credit card may also be provided for payment of supplies.
• As necessary, vacuum common areas, pick-up and restock bathrooms and breakroom, and empty common area trash. Steam bathroom and breakroom floors, clean exterior and hallway glass, and deep-clean bathrooms as necessary to maintain a high degree of sanitation and appearance. Note, we do have a professional janitorial company in place.

Plumbing

• Convert shampoo bowls to a pedestal sink and vice versa.
  • Involves tapping into existing water lines and drain lines and moving them to an adjacent wall on occasion.
• Fix minor erosion leaks in sinks and other fixtures
• Cap existing plumbing to create additional hook ups for sink additions
• Complete drywall repair and sanding/painting after plumbing work is complete

Electrical

• Diagnose electrical issues including lights, outlets, breaker issues, etc.
• Install chandeliers when needed (including adding a junction box in the ceiling where needed)
• Install new outlets and ensure that they’re properly connected to the breaker
• Troubleshoot breaker issues and other light electrical issues as needed (large electrical jobs will be contracted through an Electrician)

HVAC

• Adjust thermostat schedules quarterly year so as to keep the salon temperature at a comfortable temperature
• Adjust dampers in each studio as needed
• Diagnose problems and issues with RTUs to assist the HVAC vendors with any major work that needs to be provided
• Ensure that HVAC quarterly maintenance and contracts with vendors are being maintained

Relationships

• Maintain regular, open dialogue with the Regional Manager and/or GM to ensure maintenance and repairs are being completed on time
• Provide consistent and dependable service on a daily basis so that work does not get backlogged
• Treat Sola professionals with dignity and respect

Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Vast knowledge of commercial building repair and maintenance skills
• Flexible schedule with the ability to respond to occasional emergencies and quick turnarounds (some evenings and weekends required)
• Professionalism and maturity with the ability to consult with Sola professionals about work that is being done within their studios
• Ability to troubleshoot a wide array of issues that may unexpectedly arise
• Experience in plumbing is a must
• Experience in commercial or residential property management is a plus
• Strong project management skills
• Even-keeled, effective communicator (written and verbal)
• A team player with a great attitude who will take on challenges and adapt as needed
• Flexible and able to balance competing priorities with limited supervision
• Independently motivated and solution oriented
• Must be able to meet the basic physical demands of this job which includes crouching, standing, reaching, lifting, pulling, pushing and other motions not identified in this list
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $60,000-$70,000 annually, commensurate on experience. This role is bonus-eligible and is based on company and individual performance; all bonuses are subject to board and CEO approval.

Radiance Holdings is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state, or local law.