For consideration, msitaras@bissellcompanies.com

POSITION BRIEF:

A two to three month, unpaid internship for Ballantyne Magazine. Position will provide editorial assistance, administration and production support as a collaborative team member of the day-to-day operations of the magazine staff. This position will also serve as the social media editor for the magazine.

 PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Developing, writing and posting daily engaging social media content
·         Participate in weekly editorial and production meetings
·         Effectively communicate assignments and deadlines with freelancers 
          and photographers
·         Editing copy for grammatical, factual and punctuation errors
·         Conducting research
·         Developing story ideas
·         Provide production assistance and administrative support to Publisher 
          and other team members as needed to ensure the overall goals and 
          deadlines of the magazine are achieved
·         Assist with proofreading final production pages before printing

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

·         College degree and/or pursuing a degree in journalism or communications
·         Must have a strong interest in journalism and publishing
·         Excellent writing and editing skills, specifically in the Associated Press 
          (AP) format
·         Strong written and verbal communication skills
·         Detailed-oriented self-starter with the ability to handle many tasks at once
·         Ability to work independently with only general guidance
·         Inquisitive with a desire to be in the know
·         Supports the goals and values of the company, to include affirmative action 
          and diversity
·         Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel
          Photoshop and InDesign knowledge preferred

For consideration, msitaras@bissellcompanies.com    

Will work with Property Services as a professional team member which consists of Property Managers, Maintenance and HVAC engineers to maintain efficient operating condition of buildings and equipment and provide a timely and quality service to tenants. Perform preventative maintenance on different aspects of buildings which includes, but not limited to, carpentry, electrical, minor mechanical and plumbing.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Works closely with property managers, maintenance and HVAC engineers, and other departments concerning the general operation and maintenance of the buildings, including supervision and quality control of all support personnel.
• Communicate any building issues or concerns to chief engineer, property managers or assistants in a timely manner.
• Complete daily work orders in a timely and complete manner in assigned buildings.
• Perform building inspection reports and forward to property managers and dispatcher to process work orders.
• Available for on-call duty on a rotating basis.
• Assist in the preparation for inclement weather and removal thereof.
• Provide recommendations to property managers on cost saving initiatives concerning the operation of properties and budgets.
• Share knowledge of all building equipment with all other departments for cross training.
• Provide first response to tenant calls and report back to manager on action taken or needed.
• Manage fire systems of assigned buildings.
• Oversee work that is assigned to outside contractors
• Take direction from Senior Engineer and/or Chief Engineer.

Qualifications, Education and Experience Background:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years experience in commercial maintenance engineering.
• Some heavy lifting may be involved (50 lbs).
• Good listening and communication skills are essential to this position.
• Must be able to successfully pass background check and drug screening.
• Motivated team player who is a continuous learner. 
• Must be enrolled in continuing education course or take classes as they become available.

For consideration, msitaras@bissellcompanies.com

Responsible for preventive maintenance work on in-house equipment and buildings. Assist with projects and help other HVAC Engineers with tasks when needed.   Assist in directing activities of HVAC contractors engaged in repair, maintenance and installation activities for properties assigned to them. Complete work orders in a timely manner. May have to work altering  schedule.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Works closely with Lead and other HVAC Engineers to maintain the HVAC systems.
• Help improve existing procedures by example and recommendations.
• Assist other Operations personnel
• Set goals and suggest plans to best practices.
• Work with property managers, construction management and security to coordinate their activities so as to work as a team.
• Help implement and perform preventative maintenance programs on mechanical equipment and building maintenance.
• Complete work orders in a timely manner.
• Able to work alone and make sound decisions.
• Keep mechanical room clean and orderly.
• Provide leadership and direction by example to fellow employees. 
• Must have a good working knowledge of Chillers, AHUs, RTUs, VAVs PIUs Split Systems and other HVAC equipment.

Qualifications, Education and Experience Background

• Two years HVAC experience in commercial systems or education in HVAC. Good listening and communication skills are essential to this position.
• High School graduate with technical training and on the job training to equal the needs of the position.  

For consideration, msitaras@bissellcompanies.com

Bissell is seeking a highly motivated individual to assist the Senior Property Manager and his team in daily organizational and administrative efforts in support of a large portfolio of Class A office space in Ballantyne.  This person must be comfortable interacting with tenants, maintenance engineers, office personnel, and property owners in a professional manner.  This person must also be comfortable maintaining and organizing daily meetings, tasks, projects and communication for the Senior Property Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain Senior Property Manager’s calendar, set appointments and brief him each day on schedule
• Manage Senior Property Manager’s e-mail Inbox by screening all incoming mail, decide how to best route certain questions and inquiries, respond to select messages and organize pertinent messages by folder.
• Open, sort and distribute all incoming mail.
• Review all incoming correspondence and prepare responses for Senior Property Manager’s approval.
• Greet scheduled and unscheduled visitors.  If unscheduled, determine if access is to be given to manager.
• Receive and respond to incoming phone calls and requests.
• Schedule and organize tenant, vendor, and departmental meetings and lunches.
• Prepare and distribute agendas and materials prior to meetings.
• Record and distribute minutes following meetings.
• Manage multiple special projects as needed.
• Maintain vendor and tenant contact information in Outlook and Excel logs.
• Invoice coding and reconciliation.
• Perform extra services billing.
• Administration of lease & building files. 
• Ability to learn and become proficient with real estate related software.
• Utilize web based workorder system.
• Conduct research, compile data and prepare papers and projections for presentation to President of Property Services.
• Coordinate and disseminate all pertinent information to team members.
• Organize hard copy and electronic files for Senior Property Manager.

 Qualifications, Education, Experience and Background:

• Team Player
• Articulate Communicator
• Possess proactive and positive attitude
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of Word, Outlook, and Excel programs
• Database Management/Maintenance
• High school diploma and five plus years experience working in an Administrative Assistant role.  A business administration degree is a plus.    

For consideration, msitaras@bissellcompanies.com

Summary:  Under the direction of the Landscape Superintendent, the Landscape Foreman performs approved yearly contract maintenance services that act in preserving the grounds of Ballantyne Corporate Park and all Bissell Company properties, through turf and plants, in the highest quality set forth by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Include the following.Other duties may be assigned):

•  Confers with Landscape Superintendent to plan and review work projects.
• The incumbent will be responsible for the preventative maintenance of the equipment he/she is operating as well as daily maintenance assignments to the Golf Course Maintenance Facility.
• The incumbent must be able to perform the following duties at the standard of quality set forth by the Direct Supervisory: walk mowing greens, triplexing, fairway and rough mowing, mowing of multi-use recreation fields, changing pin locations, daily set-up of corporate park putting greens, weed eating, backpack blowing, edging, pruning, planting and watering.
• Manages scheduled annual projects established by the Landscape Superintendent.
• A training program will have to be completed to insure the employee understands all aspects of the job tasks that may be assigned to the employee.
• Maintains time records.
• Respond to and resolve complaints made by golf patrons, property service directors, and tenants through the coordination and direction of his/her Direct Supervisory.
• Build and maintain automatic irrigation systems, pumps and drainage systems.
• Implement an aquatic maintenance program for corporate park ponds and streams set forth by Landscape Superintendent.
• Implementation of snow removal from all hospitality entities and all buildings in Ballantyne Corporate Park.
• Mixes and prepares recommended spray and dust solutions.
• Assists Bissell Companies in the maintenance and management of the company storage building.

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to notice problems while operating equipment and bringing it to the attention of the immediate supervisor or head mechanic.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Education/Experience:  Desire candidate to have Bachelor of Science degree or 2 year Associates degree in Plant Sciences or Agronomy Management. 3 to 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Language Skills:  Ability to communicate effectively with all employees and able to interpret all correspondence to them effectively. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, and feel.  The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Other Skills and Abilities:  Incumbent must have a working knowledge of fertilizer applications, pesticide applications, and record keeping.  In addition, incumbent must have the ability to operate and direct the use of all basic landscaping equipment.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described her are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The employee must be able to perform this job in an outside environment that has adverse climate conditions. The employee will be working where temperature and weather patterns vary depending on the time of year.  Noise levels will be high when operating equipment.  Some equipment does cause flying debris, and the employee may be exposed to or around pesticides that are labeled for usage on a golf course.  The department will supply an employee with all the necessary uniforms a safety equipment to perform the job in a safe environment. 

FRANCHISE PLAYER TRAITS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

• Works with other team members to accomplish their tasks and endeavors. (Team Player)
• Ensures that the highest service standards are achieved to all guests that visit our properties. (Service Oriented)
• Delivers respect and trust to all people they encounter in a sincere and honest fashion. (Shared Values/Integrity)
• Provides a professional image of themselves at all times through appearance and dress and expresses great personal satisfaction from their work. (Self-Esteem)
• Has the ability to influence others to be the best one can be. (Self Motivated)
• Shows a desire to improve one's job skills by attending educational seminars, staying abreast of the every changing technology within the workplace and teaches others to be the best they can be. (Continuous Learner)
• Applies imaginative and thinking outside the box methods that brings an increased efficiency and quality of service to their department. (Creative)
• Takes great personal satisfaction in contributing to the success of BFOC core values and strategies. (Pride)
• Always looks for the best solution to their problems through research and observation that will lead to improving each business function and process. (Best Practices)
• Supports and endorses the BFOC mission and vision and shows a desire to stay within the organization long-term. (Loyal)
• Effectively applies education in areas of job related skills and demonstrates a working knowledge of technology. (Experienced/Knowledgeable)
• Must be able to multi-task job assignments quickly and effectively. Adapt to new information and technology rapidly. (Willing to Change/Flexible)
• Must be knowledgeable and supportive of the BFOC vision and mission. Has a true passion for their company and the values they represent. (Buys Into BFOC Story)
• Have complete knowledge of Standards of Performance.
• Understanding of Company Policies and Procedures.

For consideration, msitaras@bissellcompanies.com

This position will be responsible for leasing, marketing and presentation of office properties that are listed by Bissell and owned either in whole or within partnership by the Bissell Family.  This individual will negotiate and close office leases within the portfolio as part of a leasing team.  This individual will also enjoy work across the organization: committee work, HOST (Hotel-Office-Sales-Team) meeting work, the needs of accounting and property managers and other related entities.  In order to be effective this individual should have a working knowledge of the office leasing business and negotiate such transactions on behalf of the landlord he/she works for.  This individual will work very closely with Barry Fabyan to understand the expectations of “Bissell” in terms of presentations, lease negotiations, financial analysis, condition of inventory, and adding value.

 Required Characteristics:

·         Financial expertise in analyzing lease economics

·         Strong presentation skills

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook

·         Working knowledge of Keynote a plus

·         3-5 years office brokerage experience

·         NC commercial real estate license required

·         Well respected among peers in the commercial real estate industry

·         Marketing skills for idea generation for marketing and advertising of our office
          product

·         Knowledge of the local office market and competing projects for both
          Ballantyne and SouthPark

For consideration, lripper@bissellcompanies.com    

SUMMARY:  Under the direct supervision of the Director of Land Management and coordinates with the Superintendent of Landscapes and Golf Course Superintendent, the Land Management Technician performs landscape maintenance activities in the corporate park and golf course to provide and insure quality conditions throughout the landscapes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Create, maintain, and operate landscape maintenance areas in a healthy, modern, and competitive state.
A. Create and maintain hotels, corporate buildings and golf course landscapes including annual/perennial flowers, gardens and greenhouse work.
B. Implement maintenance programs including fertility program, pesticide program, and cultural practice program designed to provide the level of quality required at Ballantyne Corporate Park.
C. Implement aquatic maintenance programs designed for dams, spillways, ponds and creeks.
D. Respond to and resolve complaints made by tenants.
E. Understand Bissell FRANCHISE PLAYER TRAITS

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Responsibilities that involve in the overall operation of Land Management Services.
A. Perform golf maintenance duties representative of a golf maintenance operator including tractor operation, mowing, sand trap raking and landscape maintenance.
B. Assist Bissell Companies in the maintenance and management of the company storage building.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Three to five years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Complete 16 hrs of annual technical service training related to field of work.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to communicate effectively with all employees and able to interpret all correspondence to them effectively. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AFFILIATIONS
The incumbent must possess a current Drivers License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands. The employee frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and at the same time talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be able to perform this job in an outside environment which has adverse climate conditions. The employee will be working where temperature and weathers patterns vary depending on the time of year. Noise levels will be high when operating equipment. Some equipment does cause flying debris, and the employee may be exposed to or around pesticides that are labeled for usage on a golf course and commercial landscapes. The department will supply an employee with all the necessary uniforms and safety equipment to perform the job in a safe environment.

For consideration, msitaras@bissellcompanies.com

The Bissell Companies, Energy Services Department is seeking a HVAC Intermediate Level Technician. This position will be responsible for preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment and assist in directing the activities of HVAC contractors engaged in repair, maintenance and installation activities for properties assigned to them

Principal Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day-to-day work orders.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment, make repairs and manage contractors.
• Responsible for HVAC PM Contracts as needed and be able to make recommendations to Managers and others.
• Assist with 1-3-5-10 year upgrade plans as related to HVAC equipment and technology.
• Identify upgrade needs.
• Provide regular reports on HVAC needs and performance. Report any savings.
• Take the initiative to develop needed professional skills appropriate for the job with minimal direction.
• Ensure all entities have access to the appropriate information and are actively engaged in any changes.
• Responsible for the safe operation of all HVAC equipment.
• Employ effective interpersonal skills.
• Exhibit good written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibit good computer skills including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Review and comment on blueprints for new construction and upfits as needed.
• Assist Manager in all upfits as needed.
• Must have good working knowledge of controls systems.
• Must have a good working knowledge of Chillers, Boilers AHUs, RTUs, VAVs PIUs Split Systems and other HVAC and refrigeration (ice machines coolers) equipment.
• Become familiar with LEED program.

Qualifications, Education and Experience Background

• Five to seven years experience in commercial HVAC systems.
• Must be CFC Universal Certified.
• Must be able to work unsupervised from all Bissell Companies properties.
• Available for rotating on-call duties.
• Supervisor experience preferred, but not necessary as long as leadership skills are evident.
• All applicable licenses and certifications needed to perform duties.
• High School graduate with technical training and on the job training to equal the needs of the position.
• Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime as well as variable shifts and emergency on-call as needed.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.,  work on ladders, man lifts, in and above ceiling space, and small spaces or roof access spaces.
• Must pass a drug screen and have valid drivers license.
• Hourly position

Please note the company will not pay for relocation expenses
For consideration, msitaras@bissellcompanies.com