Senior/Assistant - Operations

Methodist Welfare Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Welfare Services is seeking a Facilities and Equipment Maintenance Assistant for our nursing home in Singapore. You will perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance and coordinate with contractors to ensure safety, reliability and minimal disruption to operations.

Requirements include 2–3 years in facilities or equipment maintenance, a valid Class 3 driving licence (an advantage) and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum secondary education is required.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in facilities or building maintenance.
• Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance of building services and equipment.
• Valid Class 3 driving licence is an advantage.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office, email).
• Able to work in a nursing home environment and perform physical tasks.
• Able to shift work, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily inspections and preventive maintenance of building facilities, systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot minor faults and coordinate corrective actions with vendors.
• Conduct facility audits and liaise with stakeholders to minimise disruption.
• Ensure works comply with safety and statutory requirements.
• Monitor contractors and service providers for maintenance activities.
• Prepare rooms for meetings and events and manage inventory.
• Support front office, driving and logistics duties when required.
• Participate in the Home's Fire Safety Committee and related tasks.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Electrical & mechanical

Safety compliance

Education

Secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Facilities and Building Maintenance

• Perform daily inspections, routine monitoring and preventive maintenance of building facilities, systems and equipment.

• Carry out minor troubleshooting, repairs and rectification works for building, M&E and facility-related faults.

• Conduct regular facility audits and site inspections, identifying maintenance issues and recommending corrective actions.

• Ensure all maintenance works are carried out in accordance with workplace safety and statutory requirements.

• Monitor and coordinate contractors and service providers for preventive and corrective maintenance works.

• Liaise with internal stakeholders to schedule maintenance activities with minimal disruption to operations.

• Attend to fault reports, maintain maintenance records and follow up on corrective actions.

• Prepare and set up rooms and facilities for meetings, events and operational activities.

• Facilitate interface with suppliers and term/contractors for regular & ad-hoc maintenance activities

2. Equipment Maintenance

• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of nursing, rehabilitation and operational equipment.

• Monitor servicing schedules, licences, certifications, testing and calibration requirements for equipment.

• Act as first responder for equipment malfunction or breakdown and recommend suitable solutions.

• Report equipment defects and follow up with vendors for repair or replacement works.

• Ensure all equipment remains safe, functional and compliant with regulatory requirements.

3. Landscape and Building Upkeep

• Ensure drains, gardens and external areas are free from debris, stagnant water and potential mosquito breeding grounds.

• Monitor landscaping works and ensure contracted services are carried out satisfactorily.

• Check landscape lighting, signages, schedule timers and power points for proper operation.

• Liaise with pest control vendors to prevent and manage pest infestations

4. Inventory and Asset Management

• Assist in asset tracking, movement, labelling and record management.

• Support stock receiving, inventory control and distribution of supplies.

• Monitor stock levels of tools, spare parts and maintenance materials, and arrange replenishment as required.

• Assist in space management, storage organisation and disposal or condemnation of assets.

• Support goods and donation collection, delivery and inventory documentation.

• Maintain accurate inventory and store records to minimise stock shortages.

5. Operational Support and Relief Duties

• Cover front office/counter and administrative duties during manpower shortages or staff absence.

• Perform driving and dispatch duties when required and if holding a valid Class 3 driving licence.

• Assist in vehicle inspections, housekeeping and maintenance checks.

• Support storekeeping and logistics activities when required.

• Participate as a member of the Home's Fire Safety Committee.

• Perform any other duties assigned by Management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Secondary School education.

At least 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in facilities, building maintenance, equipment maintenance or related fields.

Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance of building services and equipment.

Possession of a valid Class 3 Driving Licence is an advantage.

Basic computer literacy in Microsoft Office and email communication.

Able to work in a nursing home environment and perform physical work including lifting of items.

Able to do shift work, inclusive of weekends