Facilities Manager (Building Maintenance)

Harta Maintenance Sdn Bhd; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Harta Maintenance Sdn Bhd in Ipoh, Malaysia, seeks an experienced Facilities Manager (Building Maintenance) to oversee daily operations, maintenance, and performance of building facilities across all systems.

You will lead preventive maintenance, supervise mechanical, electrical, and civil services, manage budgets and contractors, ensure compliance with safety standards, and maintain documentation for asset registers and service records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of facilities management or related field.
• CIDB F01 certified Facility Management Manager.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and civil/building services.
• Experience in managing maintenance contractors and budgets.
• Willing to work outside normal hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day building facilities and maintenance operations.
• Develop preventive and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Supervise Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Building Services systems.
• Monitor contractors and ensure SLAs.
• Coordinate emergency response and incident management.
• Maintain documentation and asset records.
• Plan annual maintenance budgets.

Skills

Facilities management

Maintenance planning

Contractor management

Leadership

Education

CIDB F01 Certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Facilities Manager (Building Maintenance) to oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and overall performance of building facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all building systems, infrastructure, equipment, and facilities are maintained safely, efficiently, and in compliance with statutory requirements and applicable standards.

The role requires a strong technical background in Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil/Building Maintenance, together with proven experience in facilities management, maintenance planning, contractor management, and building operations.

Key responsibilities

Manage and oversee the overall building facilities and maintenance operations, ensuring facilities are safe, functional, reliable, and well maintained.

Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for building systems, equipment, and infrastructure.

Supervise and monitor the maintenance of Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Building Services systems.

Oversee critical building systems including HVAC and air-conditioning systems, electrical distribution systems, generators, UPS and related equipment, plumbing, sanitary and water supply systems, fire protection and fire alarm systems, lifts and escalators, building structure, façade, roof and civil works, building automation and monitoring systems, and other critical engineering and building services.

Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with approved procedures, safety requirements, technical standards, and statutory regulations.

Plan and manage annual maintenance budgets, operational expenditure, and maintenance-related capital expenditure.

Monitor the performance of appointed contractors, service providers, and specialist vendors to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and service level agreements (SLAs).

Coordinate and manage emergency response, breakdowns, incidents, and facility-related issues to minimise disruption to building operations.

Conduct regular inspections and condition assessments of building facilities and recommend appropriate corrective and improvement works.

Ensure proper documentation and maintenance records are maintained, including asset registers, preventive maintenance schedules, service reports, warranties, certificates, and statutory inspection records.

About you

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Facilities Management, Building Maintenance, Engineering, or related fields.

Certified Facility Management Manager (FMM) under CIDB – F01 is mandatory.

Strong technical background and practical experience in Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil/Building Services.

Proven experience in managing building maintenance and facilities operations, preferably for large-scale, complex, or critical facilities.

Good knowledge of building engineering systems, preventive and corrective maintenance, asset management, and facilities operations.

Experience in managing maintenance contractors, service providers, consultants, and technical teams.

Good understanding of statutory requirements, safety regulations, and compliance requirements relating to building and engineering services.

Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to manage multiple maintenance activities, projects, and operational priorities effectively.

Willing to work outside normal working hours, including weekends or public holidays, when required for emergency response, critical maintenance, or operational needs.

Harta Maintenance Sdn Bhd was established on 9th of April 1980 as total solutions provider for building maintenance. Harta is 100% owned Bumiputra Company registered with Ministry of Finance Malaysia (MOF), Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) - Grade G7 and Contractor Services Centre (PKK) - Bumiputera Status - Gred G7.