Facilities Engineer (Bayan Lepas, Penang)

CBRE Asia Pacific; George Town; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Asia Pacific in George Town, Penang seeks a Maintenance Engineer to maintain buildings, industrial systems and equipment on an ongoing basis. This role focuses on preventive maintenance, repairs, and energy efficiency improvements.

You will review work orders, estimate time and materials, ensure regulatory compliance, and coach junior staff. Strong knowledge of building systems, safety standards, and MS Office are preferred, with physical ability to lift heavy loads.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent with relevant job experience; prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) for reporting and scheduling.
• Strong mathematical skills for calculations and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on building systems and equipment.
• Assist with installation/modification of building equipment and systems.
• Review work orders, estimate time/materials, and track completion in systems.
• Support energy management to ensure systems operate efficiently.
• Inspect installations for safety and code compliance.
• Apply technical knowledge to solve complex maintenance challenges.
• Coach colleagues and share knowledge within the team.
• Lead by example and contribute to CBRE RISE values.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Trade diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining buildings, industrial systems, and equipment on an ongoing basis.

Job ID

291809

Posted

26-Aug-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Facilities Management

Location(s)

George Town - Pulau Pinang - Malaysia

About The Role

As a CBRE Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining buildings, industrial systems, and equipment on an ongoing basis.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You’ll Do

• Perform ongoing preventive maintenance and repairs on facility mechanical, electrical, and other installed building systems, equipment, and facilities.
• Assist with the installation and modification of building equipment and systems.
• Review assigned work orders and estimate the time and materials needed to complete repairs. Utilize available systems to manage work orders and track completion.
• Support energy management by taking measures to ensure that all systems are operating in the most efficient manner.
• Inspect new or existing installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Service line: GWS Segment