- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Posted
- Nov 13, 2026
About Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is a premier luxury department store and a cornerstone of the Saks Global portfolio. Renowned for a carefully curated assortment of designer fashion and high-touch client service, the brand blends immersive in-store experiences with an elevated digital offering across its North American locations.
The Facilities Engineer maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots retail building systems and equipment, conducts preventive maintenance and safety inspections, supports energy management, and assists with maintenance expenses and capital projects. The role may require after-hours emergency response and overtime, with limited time off between Black Friday and January 8; pay varies by geographic location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Role & Responsibilities
- Maintain, repair, and provide general upkeep for most systems in the retail store.
- Maintain and troubleshoot critical building equipment, including electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, dock doors, lighting, generators, flush valves, and faucets.
- Perform weekly preventive maintenance on building equipment and the building envelope, including daily, weekly, and monthly safety inspection logs.
- Inspect facility equipment, including vertical transportation systems, boilers, generators, and HVAC.
- Order maintenance supplies and assist the Regional Manager with maintenance expense accounts.
- Assist the Regional Manager with capital planning project execution.
- Maintain and coordinate building energy management systems, including lighting, using Trane Ensemble Software.
- Support store systems, including Point of Sale (POS) and telephone systems.
- Provide support for kitchen equipment as required.
- Respond to after-hours and emergency calls; overtime may be required.
- Work with limited time off between Black Friday and January 8.
Qualifications
- Degree from a vocational school or college focused on the mechanical or electrical field.
- Background in building maintenance, electrical work, and HVAC.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize work independently.
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently, with initiative.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, regularly bend, lift, and reach below the waist and above the head, and climb ladders.
- Effective written and verbal communication with peers, management, contractors, and vendors.
- Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Highly self-motivated and customer-centric.
Skills
Experience
Two to five years of experience, or four years of apprenticeship or equivalent experience, in the mechanical or electrical field.
Education
Degree from a vocational school or college focused on the mechanical or electrical field.
Workplace
This position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
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Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance; employee discount; and career advancement opportunities. Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible full-time employees.
Culture
Saks Fifth Avenue emphasizes a high‑standard, client‑centric retail culture that fuses creative visual storytelling with commercial rigor. The environment rewards initiative and offers cross‑functional career mobility across retail, digital and corporate disciplines within the Saks Global portfolio.
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