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Specialist Associate (Facilities Management)

Specialist Associate

2026-03-28

Location

Kent Ridge Campus

University Campus Infrastructure

Type

Staff / Administration

Start Date

2026-01-23

Required Qualifications

Tertiary training in Building Services or Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
3+ years experience in building or facilities management
Good written and oral communication skills
MS Office proficiency
Good team player, meticulous, independent, proactive
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Specialist Associate (Facilities Management)

Job Description

  • Coordination of all activities required to preserve/enhance the physical and functional integrity of residential facilities including work authorisation, inspection, and emergency preparedness-related requirements.
  • Supervise the performance of the term contractors (facilities maintenance, cleaning, pest control etc.).
  • Manage the regular setting up of apartments, rooms, external window cleaning, curtains cleaning, laundry service, and ad-hoc project works (including scheduling, risk assessment, supervision, etc.).
  • Assist property manager to implement all preventive facilities maintenance and housekeeping programs for all building and M&E installations in compliance with statutory / authority requirements.
  • Work with the team to handle complaints, feedback and incidents related to facilities maintenance, cleanliness, and pest control.
  • Provide feedback and assist the team to formulate and renew Standard Operating Procedures for routine and preventive operations relating to facilities maintenance, cleanliness and pest control.
  • Support the team on room inspection, defects rectification, assets enhancement and minor improvement work.
  • Assist to prepare invitations for quotations and tenders on facilities maintenance and housekeeping matters.
  • Check and endorse contractors’ claim for payment.
  • Attend monthly contractors’ meetings and assess contractors’ monthly performance.
  • Sourcing and collation of data in preparation for the annual budgeting of funds for repairs or improvement programs.
  • Escalate any critical issues for management decisions including handling complaints and requests.
  • Supervise fire safety matters and security of the estate.
  • Any other duties as required by the Management.

Qualifications

  • Tertiary training in Building Services or Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management or equivalent.
  • Preferably with at least 3 years’ experience in building or facilities management and be hands-on in mitigating facilities issues. Working experience in housekeeping will be an added advantage.
  • Possess good written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to present and write clear and concise reports/specifications.
  • Have a passion for customer service.
  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and able to work well under pressure.
  • Familiar with MS Office applications.
  • Good team player, meticulous, independent, and proactive.

More Information

Posting Start Date: 23/01/2026

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: University Campus Infrastructure

Department: Campus Asset Management

Employee Referral Eligible: Yes

Job requisition ID: 31469

Req ID: 31469

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Facilities Management Specialist Associate role?

Candidates need tertiary training in Building Services, Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or Facilities Management. Prefer 3 years experience in building/facilities management, hands-on issue mitigation, and housekeeping advantage. Strong communication skills, report writing, customer service passion, MS Office familiarity required. See administration jobs for similar roles.

🔧What are the main responsibilities in this Facilities Management position?

Key duties include coordinating facilities maintenance, supervising term contractors (maintenance, cleaning, pest control), managing apartment setups, laundry, ad-hoc projects, implementing preventive programs, handling complaints/incidents, formulating SOPs, room inspections, tender preparation, contractor payments, performance assessments, budgeting, fire safety, and estate security. Explore higher ed career advice.

📍Where is the job located and when does it start?

Located at Kent Ridge Campus. Posting starts 23/01/2026; application deadline 28/03/2026. Full-time staff/administration role in Campus Asset Management. Check higher ed admin jobs.

🧹Is prior housekeeping experience necessary?

Housekeeping experience is an added advantage but not mandatory. Essential is 3 years in facilities management and hands-on issue resolution. Passion for customer service and ability to work under pressure required. View staff jobs.

📝How to apply for this Specialist Associate role?

Applications via Req ID 31469. Employee referral eligible. Prepare CV highlighting engineering/facilities experience and MS Office skills. Use our free resume template and cover letter template for submission.

💼What skills are essential for success?

Proactive team player, meticulous, independent. Proficient in MS Office, clear report writing, multi-tasking under pressure. Familiarity with statutory requirements for building maintenance. Related: higher ed jobs.

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