Facilities Assistant

About the role

The Facilities Assistant supports the Facilities Manager in keeping company properties and retail outlets running smoothly. The role covers hands-on maintenance work, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and reporting, and requires driving to sites island-wide.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out general trade work including plumbing, basic electrical, carpentry, painting and masonry repairs.
• Install and repair store and office fixtures, fittings and equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance such as lighting replacement, plumbing checks and touch-up painting.
• Troubleshoot sudden electrical or facility issues such as power trips and faulty light sets.
• Complete day-to-day maintenance work orders and support the Facilities Manager in daily operations.
• Maintain and update property maintenance checklists and report maintenance issues and critical incidents.
• Evaluate enhancement and repair requests for feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive to retail outlets and property sites island-wide to inspect and resolve issues, and carry out ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Required profile

• Class 3/3A driving licence; driving daily to various retail outlets and property sites island-wide.
• Hands-on capability in plumbing, basic electrical work, carpentry, painting and masonry.
• Able to work independently on site, multitask under tight deadlines and prioritise work orders.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and time-management skills; strong team player with a proactive attitude.

Required skills

• Safe operation of power tools, hammer drills and plumbing apparatus.
• Basic computer literacy with email, digital maintenance logs or internal work-order tracking software.