This role involves comprehensive facilities maintenance and repair management for a Church property. You will conduct weekly inspections of the Sanctuary, halls, offices, cafeteria, and grounds to identify maintenance needs. You will ensure all building systems including lifts, generators, air-conditioning, electrical fittings, and plumbing are functioning optimally. You will be the primary contact for ad-hoc maintenance issues and emergency repairs, with on-call availability required. You will develop and implement annual maintenance schedules, oversee groundskeeping and landscaping, supervise cleaning staff, manage external contractors, and support facility setup for services and events.
This position reports to the Church Administrator.
Key Responsibility
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Conduct weekly inspections of Church property (Sanctuary, halls, offices, cafeteria, grounds) to identify maintenance needs and repairs
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Conduct weekly inspections of all building systems including lifts, generators, air-conditioning, electrical fittings, and plumbing to ensure optimal functioning
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Be the primary contact for ad-hoc maintenance issues and first point of contact for emergency repairs with on-call availability
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Supervise and coordinate minor repairs including fixing leaks, replacing fixtures, and repairing damaged structures
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Develop and implement annual maintenance schedules for building systems, prioritising tasks within the Church calendar
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Participate and assist in planning and executing large renovation projects
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Oversee landscaping including cutting grass, trimming trees and bushes, cleaning walkways, and removing debris
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Oversee and monitor cleaning staff to ensure high standards of cleanliness across the Church property
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Identify, hire, and supervise external contractors for repairs, replacements, renovations, and specialised services
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Monitor building systems and equipment during services and events to ensure optimal functioning
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Monitor and be present to support any ad-hoc request for services and events, including any special events falling on public holidays
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Keep detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, and expenses
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Maintain and update asset listing of major equipment
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Supervise Building Maintenance Executive, Handyman, General Workers, and Cleaning personnel
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Attend regular meetings with the Property Management Committee
Requirements and Skills
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Diploma or Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services, Property Management, or a related engineering field
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Minimum 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience in facilities management, commercial building maintenance, or property engineering
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Minimum 2 years of experience staff supervision and people management
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Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, air conditioning (HVAC) units, and fire protection equipment
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Familiarity with Malaysian safety standards, and local council guidelines (PBT)
Behavioral
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Ability to seek cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or safety
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Ability to prioritise maintenance and repair tasks based on urgency, Church events, and available resources
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Good leadership, troubleshooting abilities, and ability to communicate effectively with vendors, tenants, and management
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Commitment to working efficiently and under pressure to meet deadlines
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Must be able to work independently as well as in a team
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Willing to work in a Church, and to work on Saturday and Sunday