Maintenance Assistant

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one
of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses
headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating
divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare;
employing more than ‎35,000 employees across more than ‎20 countries in the
Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over ‎200 of the
world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's
entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to
continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers
within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity;
Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our
customers each and every day

Overview of the role
Ensure a safe, secure, clean and functional environment for our visitors and
co-workers. Maintain the building, electro[‎1]mechanical operating systems,
non-selling furniture, interior and exterior in "shape as new" to promote the
image and brand of IKEA.

What you will do
* Contribute to maintain store in "Shape as new" by performing building maintenance functions according to the planned maintenance process.
* Rectify breakdowns and complete work orders and preventative maintenance as scheduled
* Perform/supervise all modifications, renovation and enhancement works [if required], providing technical and financial offers for all operation spare parts, all of services shall be done by coordination with third party contractors/service providers
* Implement Facility department routines and procedures by applying predictive, preventive and reactive maintenance
* Work in an efficient and simple way in order to maximize efficiency within the department
* Be a contributor to provide a safe work environment for all, by following: OSHA, local safety regulations and IKEA risk manual guidelines
* Manage all maintenance activities related to electrical, mechanical, civil work, cladding, signage, lighting systems any other maintenance work.
* Surveying all MEP systems and equipment also validation all system status and readings with original
* equipment/system parameters at operation and maintenance manuals.
* Foster a "Service" oriented approach with all departments
* Contribute to an environment where the IKEA Culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of coworkers and customers
* Follow and confirm to HSE policies and standards at all times.
* Manage in-house activities with an over-all responsibility of external supervisors and facility management technicians.
* Manage external contractors & evaluate contractor's work and certify contractor's invoices for payment.
* Prepare various technical reports and progress review reports.
* Support in developing & reviewing HSM SOPs
* Secure materials for Both MEP ordinary maintenance & MEP Tasks as well as Civil & fixing construction comments
* Support and backup the HSM in evacuation drills & safety matters

Required skills to be successful
* Familiar with chilled water supply system and energy transfer stations (ETS).
* Familiar with mechanical systems specially HVAC system, Firefighting system, Fire suppression system, water supply system,
* plumbing system, hood systems, ventilation systems, smoke management systems, etc.
* Familiar with electrical systems specially lighting system, power low voltage and medium voltage systems, distribution and panel boards system, fire alarm system, public address system, cable tray system, motor control centers and control equipment, building management system, etc.
* Good knowledge of sustainability needs and development.
* Proficient in using computers & Microsoft office.
* Proficient in using data analysis software is preferable.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Good leadership skills :
* Active listening.
* The ability to share clear messages and make complex ideas easy to understand for everyone.
* Creativity.
* Flexibility.

What equips you for the role
* ‎4 years in maintenance & facilities management field
* Education in technical/ industrial [electrical or mechanical]

About Al-Futtaim Retail
Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail
across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past ‎30 years. We have
developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in
the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex
Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of
the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer's in both regions with over
‎75 stores offering both fashion & food options.

Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East
for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to
continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further
development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from
all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse
workforce which includes over ‎100 nationalities across ‎12 countries. Join us
today and make a difference…