Assistant Manager, Building Facilities (Building & Asset Maintenance)

Hireon; Kuching; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in Malaysia seeks an experienced individual for an administrative position at the Sarawak Campus. This role involves managing repair and maintenance tasks, sourcing materials, and ensuring fire safety and energy management. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, at least 3-5 years of experience, and a ChargeMan L1 certification. Strong leadership, organizational skills, and familiarity with smart technologies for facility management are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience, including one year at a supervisory level.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair building electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage repair and maintenance tasks.
• Sourcing and purchasing of consumables.
• Support services for campus events.

Skills

Team leadership

Knowledge of hand and power tools

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, AutoCad)

First Aid knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in relevant discipline

Certified ChargeMan L1

Job description

SALARY RANGE: RM6,000-RM8,000

Responsibilities:

The position is an administrative position at the Sarawak Campus. The appointee is reporting to the Manager, Building Facilities and is responsible for areas as designated by the Manager, Building Facilities.

The appointee will be responsible for the following:

• repair and maintenance;
• sourcing and purchasing of consumables;
• fire safety;
• asset and energy management;
• maintenance of building and M&E system; and
• support services for events.

This position will also be required to work closely with other staff members on campus.

The position will be required to participate on relevant committees as and when is needed for the efficient performance of duties and as directed by the Manager, Building Facilities; or Director, Administration; or Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer (Sarawak) – PVC & CEO (Sarawak); or any other person as assigned by an authorized personnel.

Qualifications and Criteria:

• A Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline from a recognized institution with minimum of 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience including one (1) year at supervisory level in leading a team of staff.
• Master\'s degree holders in relevant discipline can be considered.
• Candidates must be a certified ChargeMan L1.
• Able to prioritize workload and complete tasks within the assigned time.
• A sound knowledge and skillful in the safe use of hand and power tools and other materials required to perform troubleshoot, repair and maintenance tasks on building repairs which include physical assets, electrical appliances (e.g. DB circuit breakers, replace electrical faulty circuits, switches and outlets), plumbing (e.g. plunge toilets and unclog drains & piping), and mechanical equipment (e.g. pump and motor replacement), split unit air conditioners and centralized air conditioning equipment.
• Awareness of AI-driven solutions, smart building technologies, and IoT applications in facility management.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, pleasant personality, and a good team player.
• Ability to provide strong leadership, supervise, encourage and support the work of subordinates within the section including ability in monitoring and tracking work progress as well as setting professional standards for the team members.
• Prepared to work outside normal office hours and willing to work long hours in attending to the stakeholder needs and urgencies.
• Sound understanding and appreciation of the roles and functions of various facilities and general building maintenance in supporting the development goals of a modern university.
• Competent in reading, understanding and interpreting specifications, drawings, and all other engineering related documentation.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, to convey and elicit information effectively, and to develop cooperative working relationships with staff members, students and suppliers.
• Computer literate including competent use of MS Word, Excel, AutoCad and web applications or similar computing packages.
• Knowledge in First Aid and Occupational Health and Safety measures.
• Familiar with all the Engineering Standards, Sarawak Building By-Laws and Safety procedures.