Maintenance Assistant - Facilities

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 66,960 - 106,020; Full time

Job summary

AlFuttaim is seeking a Maintenance Assistant in Dubai to ensure the upkeep of facilities in a retail environment. This full-time role involves supporting building maintenance, MEP systems, safety compliance, and contractor coordination.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience in maintenance, strong knowledge of HVAC and plumbing systems, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in maintenance, facilities management, or retail facility operations.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and general MEP maintenance.
• Good communication skills for coordination with internal and external parties.

Responsibilities

• Support planned maintenance to keep the store in excellent condition.
• Assist with electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and building services maintenance.
• Coordinate with third-party contractors and manage maintenance tasks.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Building maintenance

MEP systems

HVAC

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Plumbing systems

Firefighting systems

Ventilation systems

Preventive maintenance

Education

Diploma in technical industrial education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

Maintenance Assistant – Facilities for a retail environment in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This full‑time role supports building upkeep, MEP systems, safety compliance, contractor coordination and overall store reliability at an IKEA retail location. The role ensures electrical, mechanical, civil, HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, lighting, signage and building management systems are maintained to high operational standards.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Retail
Function: Facilities Management – Maintenance
Experience: Minimum 4 years in maintenance and facilities management
Salary: AED 6,000 – 9,500 per month (subject to confirmation by employer)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planned maintenance process to keep the store, building assets and non‑selling furniture in excellent condition.
• Rectify breakdowns, complete work orders and carry out preventive maintenance tasks according to approved schedules.
• Assist with maintenance activities covering electrical systems, mechanical systems, civil works, cladding, signage, lighting, plumbing, HVAC, ventilation, firefighting systems, and related building services.
• Survey MEP systems and equipment, checking system status, readings, operating conditions and maintenance requirements against operation and maintenance manuals.
• Support predictive, preventive, and reactive maintenance routines to improve reliability and reduce disruption to store operations.
• Perform and supervise modification, renovation, enhancement, and repair works when required.
• Coordinate with third‑party contractors, service providers, facility management technicians, and external supervisors to ensure maintenance tasks are completed properly.
• Review contractor work quality, monitor progress and support invoice certification for completed services.
• Arrange technical and financial offers for operation spare parts, maintenance materials, MEP requirements, civil works and fixing‑related tasks.
• Prepare technical reports, maintenance updates, progress review reports and supporting documentation for facility activities.
• Support the development and review of HSM SOPs, routines and facility department procedures.
• Follow HSE policies, OSHA standards, IKEA risk manual requirements and local safety regulations at all times.
• Assist with evacuation drills, emergency preparedness activities and safety‑related facility matters.
• Maintain a service‑oriented working relationship with store departments, responding to maintenance needs with professionalism and urgency.
• Identify practical ways to simplify work, improve efficiency, control maintenance costs and support sustainability requirements.
• Contribute to a safe and inclusive working environment where IKEA culture, diversity and co‑worker wellbeing are respected.

Ideal Profile

• Diploma in technical industrial education, preferably in electrical or mechanical discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in maintenance, facilities management, building services or retail facility operations.
• Good knowledge of HVAC, firefighting, plumbing, ventilation, electrical systems, building management systems and general MEP maintenance.
• Familiarity with chilled water systems and energy transfer stations is required.
• Practical experience in planned preventive maintenance, reactive maintenance, equipment inspections, work orders and contractor coordination.
• Ability to understand operation and maintenance manuals, technical readings, facility reports and system condition checks.
• Strong awareness of HSE standards, local safety regulations, risk control and safe work practices.
• Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office for reporting, documentation, trackers and maintenance records.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate with internal departments, external contractors, technicians and supervisors.
• Good leadership qualities, including active listening, problem‑solving, follow‑up and the ability to guide maintenance activities on site.
• Service‑focused mindset with the ability to work efficiently in a busy retail environment.
• Understanding of sustainability needs, energy efficiency and responsible facility management practices.
• Reliable, organized and able to manage technical priorities while maintaining safety, cleanliness and operational standards.

Skills Set

• Facilities maintenance
• Retail facility operations
• Building maintenance
• MEP systems
• HVAC
• Chilled water systems
• Energy transfer stations
• Electrical maintenance
• Mechanical maintenance
• Plumbing systems
• Firefighting systems
• Ventilation systems
• Building management systems
• Civil maintenance
• Lighting systems
• Signage maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Predictive maintenance
• Reactive maintenance
• Work order completion
• Contractor coordination
• Technical reporting
• Maintenance documentation
• HSE compliance
• OSHA standards
• Risk management
• Evacuation drills
• Microsoft Office
• Spare parts coordination
• Sustainability awareness