Wireman and Building Technician

THE JAPANESE SCHOOL OF KUALA LUMPUR; Selangor; On-site; MYR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A private international school located in Selangor, Malaysia is seeking an Electrical Technician. The role involves installing and maintaining electrical systems, fixtures, and troubleshooting equipment. The ideal candidate should possess a Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience. A supportive work environment is offered, with additional benefits such as group insurance and regular medical check-ups.

Benefits

Group insurance

Yearly medical check-ups

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a recognized certificate.
• Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 in electrical installation & maintenance.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in both electrical wiring and general building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Install conduit, trunking, wiring, and cables for electrical systems.
• Install electrical fixtures like lighting points, sockets, and distribution boards.
• Diagnose and rectify faults in electrical circuits and equipment.
• Perform testing to ensure installations are safe and compliant.
• Maintain logs of electrical work and materials used.
• Execute scheduled maintenance for HVAC systems and plumbing.
• Assist with setup and maintenance of auxiliary systems.
• Conduct routine safety checks.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Installation: Install conduit, trunking, wiring and cables for electrical systems in new and existing buildings.
• Fitting & Fixturing: Install electrical fixtures such as lighting points, switches, sockets, distribution boards (DB) and consumer units.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and rectify faults in electrical circuits, appliances and equipment (e.g., ceiling fans, water heaters, exhaust fans).
• Testing & Commissioning: Perform continuity, insulation resistance and earth resistance tests. Ensure all installations are safe and compliant before energizing.
• Compliance: Adhere strictly to the Electricity Regulations 1994, Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) guidelines and meet MS IEC and MS standards.
• Documentation: Maintain logs of electrical work, test reports and materials used.
• Preventive Maintenance: Execute scheduled maintenance for HVAC systems, plumbing (basic), fire protection systems (alarm, sprinklers) and basic civil works.
• Support Services: Assist with the setup and maintenance of auxiliary systems such as CCTV, LIFE, AED, LPG and backup genset.
• Safety Checks: Conduct routine safety checks.

Requirements

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a recognised certificate in Electrical Engineering.
• Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 or higher in electrical installation & maintenance.
• 3 to 5 years of hands‑on experience in both electrical wiring and general building maintenance.

About the School

At the Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and enriching work environment. We offer a benefits package including group insurance and yearly periodic medical check‑ups.

We are an expatriate school that follows the Japanese national curriculum, providing education for children of Japanese expatriates working in Malaysia.

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