Facilities Specialist

Company Description

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand - and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

**Job Description**:

- To use your functional and technical expertise to manage the built asset; both building facilities and the store in order to create an environment that strongly support the core business of IKEA.
- To assist in maintaining, servicing and repair of all plants and equipment in store, including planned preventative maintenance.
- To assist in analysing building conditions and assigned building services resources and assist in preparing report setting forth progress, adverse trends.
- To monitor, maintain and troubleshoot problems with the building's utility systems to ensure proper operation including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, life safety, and energy management systems.
- To work closely with any external service providers as required, e.g. contract cleaning.
- To assist in developing work specifications to ensure maximum results are achieved.
- To assist in performing quality inspections utilizing a random sample technique so that quality control standards are maintained.

**Qualifications**:

- Possess at least a Professional Certificate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent;
- 3 - 5 years’ working experience in facilities management/ maintenance management/building operations maintenance preferably with specialization in huge retail environment;
- Hands on knowledge in handling all technical aspects of building and facilities (air-conditioning system, chiller, cooling tower, fire alarm system, boom gates and ticketing system among others);
- Well versed in all laws governing the building management
- Good team player and ability to work well with others.
- Able to anticipate issues before they arise and recommend appropriate solutions

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**Working with us has its rewards**

Wherever you work within IKEA Southeast Asia, you enjoy a wide range of benefits. Here are just some of them:
**IKEA discounts**

Co-workers are our most values customers and are entitled to a 15% discount on any home furnishings and food sold in our stores, from the first day of work.

**Flexi benefits**

We offer flexi benefits to cater our co-workers who are in different life stages with differing benefits needs. Within an annual Flexible Spending Account, co-workers can claim against dental, optical, fitness memberships or classes, vaccination or immunisation, non-insured outpatient medical expenses, health screenings, health supplements, IKEA purchases, health aid & equipment and mental health.

**Maternity and paternity leave**

We give mother four consecutive months of maternity leave and father receives four weeks of paid time off after a baby has arrived to help share the joys - and responsible - at home.

**Gifts**

We enjoy special occasions together and give tokens to mark birthdays, marriage, the arrival of a baby. We reward loyalty through our Long Service Awards.

**Work environment**

As home furnish experts, we take pride in providing inspiring workplaces that showcase IKEA products and crate a relaxed, open atmosphere where we work side by side.

**Incentive plan**

All co-workers may earn an annual financial reward when we meet our shared business objectives.