Technician

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Contract Type: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Location: Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Closing Date: 1st March 2026

You must have the legal right to work in Malaysia at the time of application.
There is no relocation or sponsorship support.

Asset Maintenance and Inventory

• Check all equipment in the classrooms to ensure that it is in good working condition and to ensure classroom furniture is properly arranged.
• Perform basic repair work & preventive maintenance work which includes technical electrical mechanical or plumbing and to ensure the job is performed to a satisfactory level.
• Ensure all equipment is in good working condition after every maintenance work.
• Be aware of risk at the working area and ensure work is carried out strictly in accordance with Health & Safety and security policy.
• Liaise with external technicians/contractors on the maintenance of equipment and premises.
• Carry out inventory check and asset tagging.
• Carry out office and external storage clean-up exercise.

Facilities

• Check and report any defects in office area all the toilets by daily basis.
• Sort and distribute incoming courier consignments and other deliveries.
• Take deliveries and distribute them to the recipient(s) immediately.
• Assist with the maintenance of the Security Access Card System.
• Assist with the maintenance of the Phone System.
• Check the stationery and pantry supply and report to Facilities Manager of depreciating stock.
• Replenish stationery tray and first aid kit box.
• Clear all workstations on Mezzanine Floor of all personal belongings at the end of the day daily (for evening shift technician) in accordance with the Clear-Desk Policy. The items are placed in the Facilities Area for staff to claim the next morning.
• Ensure that the Facilities Unit is always kept tidy.

Room arrangement (classrooms Meeting rooms Front Of House & exam halls)

• Arrange classrooms every morning/afternoon before classes begin and tidy up during break-time throughout the day.
• Arrange classrooms Front of house in accordance with scheduled events and requests.

Other support duties

• Prepare and assist with course materials for both on-site and off-site courses. Support responsibilities are not limited to the Teaching Centre and may extend to other Business Unit or programs as required.
• Assist with liaising external suppliers on matters such as Courier Services electrical supplies and equipment.
• Assist with manual handling whenever required.
• Any other duties required by Senior Technician and Facilities Manager.
• Assist with the maintenance of archiving coordination to file send for archive and retrieve records.

Reprographics

• Assist with long print runs printing photocopying and laminating.
• Replace toners for all photocopiers whenever required.
• Ensure equipment is in good working condition.
• Ensure consumables are sufficient to meet demand.

Postage

• Assist with courier and mail whenever required.
• Call for courier service whenever required.

Security

• Check and lock up the building at the end of the working day. Also ensure all electrical appliances are switched off when closing the premises for the day.
• Report any abnormality in the surrounding areas to the security personnel of the building management and Facilities Manager immediately.
• Ensure Ground floor blinds are down and switch on the spiral staircase light by 6.30pm daily.
• Act as a floor monitor for the 4th floor.

Role specific knowledge and experience:

Minimum / Essential Requirements

• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent
• Able to communicate in Bahasa Malaysia and English
• Basic knowledge of relevant Health & Safety procedures
• Minimum 1 year experience in maintenance of facility or premise.
• Fresh graduates possessing relevant skills are encouraged to apply.

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Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are committed to equality diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

Safeguarding Statement

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19 UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Councils Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

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