ParkIt Hiring! Internship Building Maintenance Internship in Selangor - Ricebowl

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Building Services Engineering
• Facilities Management
• Property Management
• Building Maintenance
• Civil Engineering
• or a related field.
• Interested in hands-on facilities and technical work.
• Basic understanding of building services or engineering principles.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to learn and work at operational sites.
• Able to work independently as well as with a team.
• Responsible, observant and proactive in identifying problems.
• Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and basic reporting tools.

Preferred Attributes

We value interns who demonstrate:

• Curiosity – willing to understand how things work rather than simply complete a task.
• Ownership – takes responsibility for assigned work and follows issues through to completion.
• Problem-solving mindset – looks for the root cause rather than only addressing symptoms.
• Safety-first mindset – understands that operational efficiency should never compromise safety.
• Attention to detail – able to identify defects and inconsistencies during site inspections.
• Growth mindset – actively seeks feedback and opportunities to learn.

Important Safety Note

This is a learning and support role. Interns will not independently perform high-risk electrical, mechanical, fire-system or other specialist maintenance activities. Such activities must be carried out by appropriately trained and authorised personnel, with the intern participating only where permitted and under suitable supervision.

What You Will Gain

At ParkIt, you will not just observe facilities operations from an office. You will get exposure to real operational environments and real maintenance challenges, working with the team responsible for keeping parking facilities safe, functional and reliable.

The internship is designed to develop practical technical knowledge, professional discipline and the ability to identify and solve operational problems.

If you are looking for an internship where you can learn by doing, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

ParkIt is looking for a motivated and hands-on Building Maintenance Intern to support our facilities and parking operations team.

This internship provides practical exposure to the day-to-day maintenance and operation of multi-storey parking facilities, building services, equipment and site infrastructure. The intern will work alongside our operations and technical teams to understand how facilities are maintained safely, reliably and efficiently.

This is an ideal opportunity for students who want to build practical experience in building maintenance, facilities management, electrical/mechanical systems, engineering or property operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Building & Facility Maintenance

• Assist the maintenance team in conducting routine inspections of parking facilities and building services.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Inspect common areas, car park levels, staircases, ramps, equipment rooms and other facility areas.
• Identify defects, abnormalities and maintenance issues and escalate them to the relevant person-in-charge.
• Assist in maintaining basic maintenance records and equipment registers.

2. M&E and Building Services Support

Gain practical exposure to basic building systems and equipment, including:

• Electrical systems and distribution boards.
• Lighting and electrical fixtures.
• Pump room and water-related equipment.
• Generator sets (gensets).
• Fire alarm and related life-safety systems.
• CCTV and other site systems.
• Parking equipment such as barrier gates, terminals and related systems.

Interns may assist qualified technicians during inspections, troubleshooting and maintenance activities, subject to the appropriate safety requirements and supervision.

3. Site Inspection & Preventive Maintenance

• Participate in scheduled site inspections.
• Assist in identifying potential equipment failures and facility defects before they become major issues.
• Record observations, photographs and maintenance findings.
• Follow up on outstanding maintenance items and corrective actions.
• Assist in monitoring the condition and cleanliness of technical areas and equipment rooms.

4. Contractor & Vendor Coordination

• Assist the Facilities / Operations team during contractor and vendor visits.
• Support site access, work coordination and basic documentation.
• Observe contractor work to ensure activities are carried out according to approved requirements and site procedures.
• Assist with tracking outstanding works, defects and rectification activities.

5. Safety & Compliance

• Follow ParkIt's safety, health and environmental requirements at all times.
• Participate in site safety briefings and toolbox meetings where required.
• Learn and apply appropriate procedures for emergency situations, including fire, electrical incidents and evacuation.
• Report unsafe conditions, hazards and incidents immediately.
• Comply with site access, Permit-to-Work (PTW) and contractor control requirements.

6. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain daily or weekly maintenance records as required.
• Assist in preparing inspection reports, defect lists and maintenance updates.
• Update maintenance trackers and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Support the team in preparing operational and maintenance reports.

7. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve facility reliability, maintenance efficiency and operating costs.
• Suggest practical solutions to recurring maintenance issues.
• Support initiatives relating to energy efficiency, equipment monitoring and technology adoption.

Learning Opportunities

During the internship, the intern will have the opportunity to develop practical knowledge in:

• Building and facilities management.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Basic electrical and mechanical systems.
• Parking facility operations.
• M&E equipment and building services.
• Fire and life-safety systems.
• Contractor and vendor management.
• Site inspection and defect management.
• Safety and Permit-to-Work procedures.
• Maintenance reporting and documentation.
• Problem-solving and root-cause identification.