Facilities Technician

The Asia Pacific Schools, in partnership with The International Schools Partnership (ISP), equips students for local and global success by delivering Amazing Learning and offers both the international and Malaysian National curricula in the Klang Valley, Malaysia.

The Asia Pacific Schools promotes equality and is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, as well as providing employees with a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

• A culture of engagement and trust, where staff contributions are recognized and valued.
• A passionate and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of decision-making.
• An embedded whole campus commitment to professional development and a commitment to serving others.
• A peer network of like-minded teaching colleagues and support from operations’ staff.
• Access to expertise, best practice sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures.
• A commitment to employee well-being.

We also offer:

• Pension fund contribution to an Employee Provident Fund (EPF)
• Fee discount for children of employees
• Outpatient and inpatient medical benefits
• Paid leaves: medical, hospitalization, annual leaves, maternity, compassionate, exam/study, etc.
• Training opportunities

We are seeking to hire a Facilities Technician to commence employment as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs assigned day-to-day repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance. Completes maintenance and repair records as required.
• Assists with installation and modification of building equipment systems.
• Assists with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and installed systems to include plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, toilets, and school fittings.
• Inspects new installation for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
• Maintains lighting systems throughout the facility, cleaning fixtures and replacing bulbs and lamps.
• Performs welding, carpentry, furniture assembly and locksmith tasks as needed.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Must be team player and good communication skills among colleagues.
• Ensure all tasks assigned are completed in a timely manner and update to superior and email sender.
• Must actively check email and respond to the sender upon completion.
• Willing to work long hours.

Other duties and responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with others to develop effective professional relationships with subordinates.
• Take instruction from FM and Executive.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties requested/assigned as required by staff & teachers, especially regarding the classroom, facilities defect.
• Always follow the school’s policies and procedures.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma/Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Knowledge in Computer.

Person specification

• Ability to manage own workload effectively.
• Must have tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the public, students and colleagues at work.
• Must be self-motivated and have personal drive to complete tasks to the required timescales and meet high quality.
• Be able to work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and own role within these settings.
• Must be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people they are responsible for or come into contact with.
• Flexible to adapt to changing workloads demands and new school challenges.
• Personal commitment to ensure that services are equally accessible and appropriate to meet the diverse needs of the service users.
• Personal commitment to continuous self-development.
• Personal commitment to continuous school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to send in a letter of application including the reasons for applying together with a comprehensive CV, a recent passport-size photograph and contact details of two referees (one of which must be from your current employer) to email hr@apschools.edu.my

Early application is encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified.