Building Technician

Objectives:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and servicing of mall building systems to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
• Respond promptly to tenant enquiries, complaints, and service requests related to building and M&E matters, ensuring timely and professional resolution.
• Provide technical expertise and support to the CMO team on building and M&E requirements as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems, including HVAC, electrical, sanitary, plumbing, building automation, fire protection, and carpark systems.
• Conduct regular inspections of mall facilities to identify potential issues and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. Document deficiencies and take corrective actions promptly.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues. Provide effective solutions and carry out necessary repairs promptly to minimize downtime and ensure operational efficiency.
• Respond promptly to tenant enquiries, complaints, and service requests related to building and M&E matters.
• Comply with all safety regulations and procedures during maintenance and repair activities, ensuring that work areas are always kept clean and safe.
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized repair and maintenance tasks, supervising their work to ensure adherence to specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Monitor and report progress on rectification works, escalating issues to management as needed.
• Update maintenance logs and monitor spare parts inventory.
• Provide technical expertise and support to the CMO team on M&E requirements, including preparation of promotion spaces and provisions for pop-up or temporary stores.
• Support energy-saving initiatives and monitor utility consumption for operational efficiency.
• Participate in emergency response procedures, including handing power outages, fire drills, system shutdowns, and other urgent situations.
• Support a customer centric culture and strive for operational excellence for self and within the team.
• Perform related duties as assigned by your manager.

Requirements:

Education

• Nitec or Higher Nitec in Electrical / Mechanical / Facility Technology / Facility Management.
• Relevant WSQ certifications preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in Facilities Management, Building Services, or M&E Operations in a commercial building or shopping mall environment.
• Hands-on experience in conducting inspections, basic repairs, and routine servicing of building systems.
• Familiarity with managing service contractors and vendor coordination.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical circuits, and plumbing layouts
• Knowledge of air-conditioning and sanitary systems will be an added advantage
• Ability to read technical drawings and equipment manuals
• Able to use Building Management Systems (BMS) and Energy Management System (EMS)
• Basic computer literacy in MS Word and Excel for reporting and logging maintenance work
• Good communication skills for interaction with tenants, vendors, and internal teams.

Attributes

• Strong sense of responsibility and commitment to safety practices
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Willing to work on rotating shifts, weekends, and public holidays
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Willing and able to respond promptly to maintenance emergencies.

If the above profile sounds like you, please send us your CV for a detailed discussion.

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