Maintenance Assistant

Job Requisition ID:175087

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:

• The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for ensuring a safe, secure, clean, and functional environment for visitors and co-workers by maintaining the building's HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other operational systems. The role focuses on keeping the facilities at IKEA Egypt 'In Shape As New' to promote IKEA's brand image. Success in this role involves upholding customer and co-worker safety to the highest standards, adhering to standard operating procedures, and maintaining store standards.

What You Will Do:
Operational:

• Conduct building maintenance and repair functions to keep the store 'In Shape As New' using journey level skills.
• Possess an in-depth understanding of building assets, equipment, and facilities systems for emergency, preventative, and reactive repairs.
• Complete work orders and perform routine preventative maintenance schedules on various equipment.
• Diagnose and perform maintenance and repairs on systems including but not limited to Mechanical, HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing.
• Maintain and repair appliances, escalators, elevators, and facilities such as tiles, roofing, and lighting systems.
• Collaborate with external service providers and manage specifications and scope of works for premises maintenance carried out by contractors.
• Utilize shop machinery, hand tools, technical measurement tools, and high-level equipment for maintenance duties.
• Ensure spare parts and consumables inventory is replenished when necessary.
• Promote a safe work environment by adhering to internal, local/federal, and Inter IKEA Group risk guidelines.

Service Orientation:

• Foster a service-oriented approach with all departments.
• Be a main contact point with external service providers for maintenance activities.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Knowledge of fire and security systems.
• Technical expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing for Facilities Management.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• High School or Trade School Graduate.
• 3-5 years proven experience in Building Maintenance.
• Technical knowledge in Facilities Management including Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems.
• Experience in a large-scale retail store or mall environment.

About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate
The real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA. With high-quality residential, business, retail, tourism, educational and healthcare developments, the master developer caters to the diverse needs of cities and communities in the region. From origination, conception, development, sales, procurement and construction of mega-projects and the leasing, operation and management of these projects after completion, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has been developing and managing owned landbanks, unlocking the economic potential of the region and contributing to future development for more than 40 years.
Our focus is to enable and invest in meaningful relationships to make our properties the best places to live and work, build additional products and services and enable partnerships to create true value to our customers throughout their entire experience with us.
AFGRE is responsible for master planning of all projects in its portfolio, including two large scale mixed use destinations: Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.

About Al-Futtaim Malls
Al-Futtaim Malls provides development and asset management expertise, specializing in building retail-led super regional malls in prime locations across MENA and beyond. With a proven track record of creating both sustainable revenue growth and value enhancement for tenants, Al-Futtaim Malls delivers exceptional experiences and exciting shopping environments for customers.

Part of the Al-Futtaim Group, Al-Futtaim Malls leadership team brings more than 30 years of experienc