Facilities Supervisor – Retail & Building Systems

IKEA; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA Malaysia is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Specialist to maintain, service and repair in-store plant and equipment, including the building fabric. You will investigate issues, implement corrective actions, and support both in-house and external teams to keep the store running smoothly.

Responsibilities include scheduled inspections, ensuring clean and secure plant rooms, coordinating with contractors, and addressing emergencies outside normal hours.

Qualifications

• Professional certificate in mechanical or electrical engineering (PW4 or equivalent).
• 3–5 years in facilities management/maintenance in a huge retail environment.
• Hands-on building systems knowledge (AC, chiller, cooling tower, fire alarm, gates, ticketing).
• Good knowledge of building management laws.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration.
• Willingness to work weekends, shifts and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service and repair all plant and equipment in store including fabric of building and grounds.
• Investigate, troubleshoot and take corrective actions for technical problems.
• Inspect property-listed equipment and systems on schedule and on a reactive basis.
• Ensure customer areas and facilities are clean, tidy, dry, pest-free and secure.
• Coordinate and supervise work by outside contractors for maintenance per IKEA policy.
• Monitor and ensure service delivery by contractors within their scope of works.
• Build and maintain lists of third-party servicing and repair teams for ongoing upkeep.

Skills

Team player

Shift work

Education

Professional Certificate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering PW4 or equivalent

Job description

IKEA Malaysia is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Specialist to maintain, service and repair in-store plant and equipment, including the building fabric. You will investigate issues, implement corrective actions, and support both in-house and external teams to keep the store running smoothly.

Responsibilities include scheduled inspections, ensuring clean and secure plant rooms, coordinating with contractors, and addressing emergencies outside normal hours.