Building Technician

Job Purpose

Responsible for carrying out day-to-day building maintenance and technical services to ensure the client's facilities, equipment, and building systems are maintained in a safe, reliable, and efficient condition. The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, responding to breakdowns, and providing good service to clients and building occupants.

Key Responsibilities

1. Building Maintenance

• Carry out daily inspection and maintenance of building facilities, equipment, and systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance according to the maintenance schedule and client requirements.
• Attend to breakdowns, faults, and maintenance requests promptly.
• Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical, mechanical, plumbing, air-conditioning, and building-related issues.
• Conduct routine checks on lighting, power supply, pumps, motors, water systems, sanitary facilities, and other building services.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out safely and in accordance with established procedures.

2. Client & Customer Service

• Attend to client and building occupant maintenance requests professionally and promptly.
• Provide updates to the Facility Manager/Supervisor on work progress, outstanding issues, and major breakdowns.
• Maintain good working relationships with clients, occupants, contractors, and service providers.
• Respond appropriately to urgent maintenance requests and emergencies.

3. Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• Follow planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules and complete assigned tasks within the required timeline.
• Carry out corrective maintenance and minor repair works where required.
• Identify potential equipment or building issues and report them before they develop into major breakdowns.
• Assist external contractors and specialist service providers during maintenance, servicing, and repair works.

4. Safety & Compliance

• Comply with company, client, and statutory requirements relating to safety, health, and environmental practices.
• Follow permit-to-work, lockout/tagout (LOTO), working-at-height, and other applicable safety procedures.
• Ensure proper use of tools, equipment, PPE, and safety devices.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, defects, and hazards to the Supervisor/Facility Manager.

5. Documentation & Reporting

• Record completed maintenance activities, breakdowns, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Update maintenance records, checklists, work orders, and logbooks accurately.
• Assist in preparing maintenance reports and documentation for client reporting.
• Monitor spare parts, tools, and consumable requirements and inform the Supervisor when replenishment is required.

6. General Duties

• Support the Facility Manager/Supervisor in maintaining the overall condition and functionality of the client's premises.
• Assist with facility-related projects, improvement works, and site activities when required.
• Carry out other reasonable duties assigned by the Supervisor or Management.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate / Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services, Facilities Management, or related technical field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in building maintenance, facilities management, or a similar environment.
• Good knowledge of general building maintenance and M&E systems.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Willing to work on shifts, weekends, public holidays, or be on standby when required by the site/client.
• Willing to travel within the assigned site/location when required.
• Chargeman, PW4, or other relevant competency certificates will be an added advantage, depending on the site requirements.

Key Competencies

• Technical troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance
• Customer service
• Safety awareness
• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Service-oriented mindset