Facilities Team Lead - MEP & Maintenance

IKEA; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA Malaysia is seeking a Technician Team Lead in Facilities Management to supervise a team responsible for the operation and maintenance of MEP systems across our shopping centre facilities. The role focuses on safety, reliability, and efficient service delivery, with hands-on oversight of preventive and corrective maintenance and contractor coordination.

You will lead inspections, ensure accurate documentation in CMMS, mentor technicians, and drive continuous improvement while complying with

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services or related technical disciplines.
• Trade certification such as Wireman, OB, or Building Technology is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years in facilities operations with supervisory exposure.
• Skilled in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting building systems and technical controls.
• Familiar with M&E, architectural, sanitary, and structural drawings.
• Good understanding of CMMS systems, operational reporting, and compliance documentation.
• Experience in retail property management or facilities operations environments is preferred.
• Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia and English both written and spoken.
• Computer literacy and operational reporting capability will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the technician team in maintenance, repair, and servicing of all MEP systems and building infrastructure.
• Lead regular facilities inspections and ensure maintenance activities are logged in CMMS/Urbanise.
• Monitor team performance, assign daily maintenance activities, and ensure timely completion.
• Maintain accurate documentation, logbooks, asset records, spare part inventories, and maintenance reports.
• Support team planning, knowledge sharing, and technical capability development.
• Guide and coach technicians to ensure safety and standards compliance.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor preventive maintenance works based on schedules.
• Coordinate maintenance for BMS, AMR, CCTV, lighting, fire protection, and other systems.

Skills

Leadership

CMMS knowledge

Building systems

Bahasa Malaysia

English

Documentation & reporting

Safety & PTW

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Building Services

Trade certification (Wireman/OB/Building Technology)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

IKEA Malaysia is seeking a Technician Team Lead in Facilities Management to supervise a team responsible for the operation and maintenance of MEP systems across our shopping centre facilities. The role focuses on safety, reliability, and efficient service delivery, with hands-on oversight of preventive and corrective maintenance and contractor coordination.

You will lead inspections, ensure accurate documentation in CMMS, mentor technicians, and drive continuous improvement while complying with