Maintenance Assistant - Facilities
Posted date [2026-07-01]
(ID: 47262)
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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional family business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
Job Description and Requirements
Maintenance Assistant - FacilitiesJob Snapshot
Role: Maintenance Assistant - Facilities
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Retail
Function: Facilities Management-Maintenance
Experience: Minimum 4 years in maintenance and facilities management
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Maintenance Assistant - Facilities in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Retail hiring opportunity for a technically skilled maintenance professional who can support building upkeep, MEP systems, safety compliance, contractor coordination, and facility reliability within an IKEA retail environment. This role supports Al-Futtaim by helping maintain a safe, secure, clean, and fully functional store for customers and co-workers while ensuring electrical, mechanical, civil, HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, lighting, signage, and building management systems are maintained to high operational standards.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Retail
Function: Facilities Management-Maintenance
Salary: 6000-9500
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the
employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Maintenance Assistant - Facilities plays a hands-on role in keeping the IKEA store in strong operating condition by supporting planned maintenance, emergency repairs, routine inspections, contractor supervision, and technical reporting. The position directly contributes to customer safety, co-worker comfort, brand presentation, cost control, and operational continuity. By applying preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance methods, the role helps reduce breakdowns, improve equipment reliability, and protect the store environment in line with IKEA standards, HSE requirements, and local safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the planned maintenance process to help keep the store, building assets, and non-selling furniture in excellent condition.
* Rectify breakdowns, complete work orders, and carry out preventive maintenance tasks according to approved schedules.
* Assist with maintenance activities covering electrical systems, mechanical systems, civil works, cladding, signage, lighting, plumbing, HVAC, ventilation, firefighting systems, and related building services.
* Survey MEP systems and equipment, checking system status, readings, operating conditions, and maintenance requirements against operation and maintenance manuals.
* Support predictive, preventive, and reactive maintenance routines to improve reliability and reduce disruption to store operations.
* Perform and supervise modification, renovation, enhancement, and repair works when required.
* Coordinate with third-party contractors, service providers, facility management technicians, and external supervisors to ensure maintenance tasks are completed properly.
* Review contractor work quality, monitor progress, and support invoice certification for completed services.
* Arrange technical and financial offers for operation spare parts, maintenance materials, MEP requirements, civil works, and fixing-related tasks.
* Prepare technical reports, maintenance updates, progress review reports, and supporting documentation for facility activities.
* Support the development and review of HSM SOPs, routines, and facility department procedures.
* Follow HSE policies, OSHA standards, IKEA risk manual requirements, and local safety regulations at all times.
* Assist with evacuation drills, emergency preparedness activities, and safety-related facility matters.
* Maintain a service-oriented working relationship with store departments, responding to maintenance needs with professionalism and urgency.
* Identify practical ways to simplify work, improve efficiency, control maintenance costs, and support sustainability requirements.
* Contribute to a safe and inclusive working environment where IKEA culture, diversity, and co-worker wellbeing are respected.
Ideal Profile
* Diploma in technical industrial education, preferably in electrical or mechanical discipline.
* Minimum 4 years of experience in maintenance, facilities management, building services, or retail facility operations.
* Good knowledge of HVAC, firefighting, plumbing, ventilation, electrical systems, building management systems, and general MEP maintenance.
* Familiarity with chilled water systems and energy transfer stations is required.
* Practical experience in planned preventive maintenance, reactive maintenance, equipment inspections, work orders, and contractor coordination.
* Ability to understand operation and maintenance manuals, technical readings, facility reports, and system condition checks.
* Strong awareness of HSE standards, local safety regulations, risk control, and safe work practices.
* Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office for reporting, documentation, trackers, and maintenance records.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate with internal departments, external contractors, technicians, and supervisors.
* Good leadership qualities, including active listening, problem-solving, follow-up, and the ability to guide maintenance activities on site.
* Service-focused mindset with the ability to work efficiently in a busy retail environment.
* Understanding of sustainability needs, energy efficiency, and responsible facility management practices.
* Reliable, organized, and able to manage technical priorities while maintaining safety, cleanliness, and operational standards.
Skills Set
* Facilities maintenance
* Retail facility operations
* Building maintenance
* MEP systems
* HVAC
* Chilled water systems
* Energy transfer stations
* Electrical maintenance
* Mechanical maintenance
* Plumbing systems
* Firefighting systems
* Ventilation systems
* Building management systems
* Civil maintenance
* Lighting systems
* Signage maintenance
* Preventive maintenance
* Predictive maintenance
* Reactive maintenance
* Work order completion
* Contractor coordination
* Technical reporting
* Maintenance documentation
* HSE compliance
* OSHA standards
* Risk management
* Evacuation drills
* Microsoft Office
* Spare parts coordination
* Sustainability awareness
Why Join Us
This role offers a practical opportunity for a maintenance professional to develop within a large retail facility environment where safety, reliability, service quality, and technical discipline are essential. The Maintenance Assistant will gain exposure to complex store systems, contractor management, MEP operations, preventive maintenance routines, and IKEA facility standards in Dubai. It is a strong fit for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, solving operational issues, supporting safe customer spaces, and contributing to the smooth running of a busy retail destination.
About the Company
Al-Futtaim is a diversified regional group headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with established operations across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare. Through its retail division, Al-Futtaim works with leading international brands and delivers customer-focused shopping environments across the UAE and wider region. The group continues to grow through operational excellence, strong brand partnerships, service quality, and a commitment to developing skilled teams that support safe, efficient, and reliable business operations.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Maintenance Assistant - Facilities plays a hands-on role in keeping the IKEA store in strong operating condition by supporting planned maintenance, emergency repairs, routine inspections, contractor supervision, and technical reporting. The position directly contributes to customer safety, co-worker comfort, brand presentation, cost control, and operational continuity. By applying preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance methods, the role helps reduce breakdowns, improve equipment reliability, and protect the store environment in line with IKEA standards, HSE requirements, and local safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the planned maintenance process to help keep the store, building assets, and non-selling furniture in excellent condition.
* Rectify breakdowns, complete work orders, and carry out preventive maintenance tasks according to approved schedules.
* Assist with maintenance activities covering electrical systems, mechanical systems, civil works, cladding, signage, lighting, plumbing, HVAC, ventilation, firefighting systems, and related building services.
* Survey MEP systems and equipment, checking system status, readings, operating conditions, and maintenance requirements against operation and maintenance manuals.
* Support predictive, preventive, and reactive maintenance routines to improve reliability and reduce disruption to store operations.
* Perform and supervise modification, renovation, enhancement, and repair works when required.
* Coordinate with third-party contractors, service providers, facility management technicians, and external supervisors to ensure maintenance tasks are completed properly.
* Review contractor work quality, monitor progress, and support invoice certification for completed services.
* Arrange technical and financial offers for operation spare parts, maintenance materials, MEP requirements, civil works, and fixing-related tasks.
* Prepare technical reports, maintenance updates, progress review reports, and supporting documentation for facility activities.
* Support the development and review of HSM SOPs, routines, and facility department procedures.
* Follow HSE policies, OSHA standards, IKEA risk manual requirements, and local safety regulations at all times.
* Assist with evacuation drills, emergency preparedness activities, and safety-related facility matters.
* Maintain a service-oriented working relationship with store departments, responding to maintenance needs with professionalism and urgency.
* Identify practical ways to simplify work, improve efficiency, control maintenance costs, and support sustainability requirements.
* Contribute to a safe and inclusive working environment where IKEA culture, diversity, and co-worker wellbeing are respected.
Ideal Profile
* Diploma in technical industrial education, preferably in electrical or mechanical discipline.
* Minimum 4 years of experience in maintenance, facilities management, building services, or retail facility operations.
* Good knowledge of HVAC, firefighting, plumbing, ventilation, electrical systems, building management systems, and general MEP maintenance.
* Familiarity with chilled water systems and energy transfer stations is required.
* Practical experience in planned preventive maintenance, reactive maintenance, equipment inspections, work orders, and contractor coordination.
* Ability to understand operation and maintenance manuals, technical readings, facility reports, and system condition checks.
* Strong awareness of HSE standards, local safety regulations, risk control, and safe work practices.
* Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office for reporting, documentation, trackers, and maintenance records.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate with internal departments, external contractors, technicians, and supervisors.
* Good leadership qualities, including active listening, problem-solving, follow-up, and the ability to guide maintenance activities on site.
* Service-focused mindset with the ability to work efficiently in a busy retail environment.
* Understanding of sustainability needs, energy efficiency, and responsible facility management practices.
* Reliable, organized, and able to manage technical priorities while maintaining safety, cleanliness, and operational standards.
Skills Set
* Facilities maintenance
* Retail facility operations
* Building maintenance
* MEP systems
* HVAC
* Chilled water systems
* Energy transfer stations
* Electrical maintenance
* Mechanical maintenance
* Plumbing systems
* Firefighting systems
* Ventilation systems
* Building management systems
* Civil maintenance
* Lighting systems
* Signage maintenance
* Preventive maintenance
* Predictive maintenance
* Reactive maintenance
* Work order completion
* Contractor coordination
* Technical reporting
* Maintenance documentation
* HSE compliance
* OSHA standards
* Risk management
* Evacuation drills
* Microsoft Office
* Spare parts coordination
* Sustainability awareness
Why Join Us
This role offers a practical opportunity for a maintenance professional to develop within a large retail facility environment where safety, reliability, service quality, and technical discipline are essential. The Maintenance Assistant will gain exposure to complex store systems, contractor management, MEP operations, preventive maintenance routines, and IKEA facility standards in Dubai. It is a strong fit for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, solving operational issues, supporting safe customer spaces, and contributing to the smooth running of a busy retail destination.
About the Company
Al-Futtaim is a diversified regional group headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with established operations across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare. Through its retail division, Al-Futtaim works with leading international brands and delivers customer-focused shopping environments across the UAE and wider region. The group continues to grow through operational excellence, strong brand partnerships, service quality, and a commitment to developing skilled teams that support safe, efficient, and reliable business operations.
