THIS IS A 2-YEARS RENEWABLE / CONVERTIBLE CONTRACT ROLE.

Singapore Discovery Centre is seeking a Senior Technician / Technician (Hard Services) to assist the Executive in daily management, maintenance, and ensure operational reliability of the facility’s core engineering systems. This includes providing hands-on support in technical operations, contractor management, compliance coordination, and supporting sustainability and safety initiatives. The role ensures the timely execution oftasks and plays a vital part in achieving departmental KPIs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operational & Technical Support

• Assist the Executive in overseeing the operation and maintenance of all hard services systems (M&E, ACMV,plumbing, fire protection, civil, infrastructure).
• Coordinate and support the execution of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify faults and ensure rectification is in progress.
• Aid in maintaining system uptime, energy efficiency, and service reliability for all building functions.
• Event set up of logistic (including AV system, furniture, equipment) for event and daily organised groups.
• Emergency response: Respond to emergencies, such as power outrage, equipment failure, fire / incidents or building damage and implement appropriate measures to mitigate risk and minimize disruption

2. Technical Compliance & Asset Monitoring

• Assist in organizing statutory inspections, audits, and testing (e.g. SCDF, BCA, water tanks, lifts).
• Ensure documentation, checklists, and compliance records are up to date and submitted on time.
• Support the tracking and updating of asset lifecycle data and equipment performance logs.
• Assist the Executive in using digital tools (e.g., BIM, CMMS) for maintenance coordination.

3. Contractor & Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for scheduled maintenance and ad hoc repair works.
• Monitor day-to-day vendor performance and provide feedback to the Executive on service quality and SLA fulfilment.
• Verify completion of work orders, maintenance logs, and ensure defects are properly resolved.
• Aid in managing short-term maintenance contracts during transitional phases.

4. Safety, Incident & Risk Management

• Support the Executive in enforcing workplace safety practices and conducting regular safety inspections.
• Assist in managing the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system and site access for contractors.
• Participate in emergency drills, incident responses, and post-incident investigations.
• Coordinate onboarding safety briefings for technicians, vendors, and interns.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum Nitec with relevant mechanical or electrical engineering qualifications. 
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience, working in commercial, institution buildings or equivalent.
• Hands-on & technically grounded, comfortable with handling tools, equipment and reading technical plans.

Preferred Attributes:

• Resourceful, independent and responsible individual requiringminimal supervision.
• Team player who understands importance of their role in maintainingoperational excellence.
• Hands-on, proactive and willing to learn across multiple technicalareas.
• Comfortable working in an operational environment with visitors,events and crowds.

Working Hours: 

•  Comfortable working on rostered weekends and public holidays.
• Able to work beyond normal office working hours fortroubleshooting and / or maintenance (when necessary).