Lead Retail Facilities & Maintenance Specialist

Ikano-Retail; Johor; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA Malaysia seeks a Facilities Management Specialist to manage the store and building assets, ensuring safety and adherence to standards. You will supervise in-house maintenance and coordinate with contractors to keep operations smooth and compliant.

Qualified candidates have a professional certificate in engineering, 3–5 years in retail FM, and hands-on knowledge of HVAC, fire systems, and building management laws. Weekend and shift work are required.

Qualifications

• Professional Certificate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (PW4 or equivalent).
• 3–5 years in facilities management in a large retail environment.
• Hands-on experience with building systems (air-conditioning, chiller, cooling tower, fire alarm).
• Knowledge of building management laws.
• Good team player; able to work weekends, shifts and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, and repair plant and building equipment.
• Perform scheduled and reactive inspections of facilities.
• Monitor customer areas; keep plant rooms clean, dry, and secure.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and coordinate internal repairs.
• Oversee external contractors and FM contracts per IKEA policy.
• Maintain list of third-party servicing and repair teams and ensure assets are well maintained.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Facilities management

Maintenance operations

Teamwork

Problem anticipation

Shift work

Education

PW4 or equivalent Professional Certificate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

IKEA Malaysia seeks a Facilities Management Specialist to manage the store and building assets, ensuring safety and adherence to standards. You will supervise in-house maintenance and coordinate with contractors to keep operations smooth and compliant.

Qualified candidates have a professional certificate in engineering, 3–5 years in retail FM, and hands-on knowledge of HVAC, fire systems, and building management laws. Weekend and shift work are required.