Building Maintenance and Facilities Manager

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management investment management development and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston South Carolina Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in more than 265 markets globally with offices throughout North America Europe South America and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management including over $35 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more visit .

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

At Greystar we dont just manage buildings we create communities where students live learn and make memories. As a global leader in real estate and student accommodation were growing our portfolio rapidly across Australia.

Were looking for an experienced hands-on Facilities Manager to lead maintenance and building operations across our two Redfern student communities. Both buildings are within 400 metres of each other and a short walk from Redfern Station - no car required no travel between sites just great work in a great location.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Why youll love it here:

• Walk to work both sites are steps from Redfern Station no car or travel required.

• All tools and equipment provided - hit the ground running from day one.

• Flexible and Stable - Permanent role with a fast-growing global company thats here to stay.

• Great culture - fun inclusive team that backs each other.

• Perks that matter - birthday leave wellbeing initiatives and a workplace that genuinely cares.

About the role:

This is a varied hands-on leadership role blending technical oversight with people management across two vibrant Redfern student communities. Youll report to the Community Manager and work closely with regional operations contractors and the wider property team.

If you thrive on variety take pride in delivering a high standard of presentation and customer satisfaction and enjoy leading and mentoring a team this is the opportunity for you.

• Oversee all planned and reactive maintenance across both sites on time and within budget.

• Develop and deliver preventative maintenance programs including statutory testing (fire alarms HVAC emergency lighting) with accurate records ensuring compliance and ensuring operational functionality.

• Coordinate external contractors and suppliers in line with permits insurance and safety standards.

• Manage the make-ready process for vacant rooms - inspections contractor scheduling and quality checks.

• Support CapEx planning budgeting and project delivery with the Community Manager.

• Lead coach and support a team of Maintenance Technicians - including recruitment training performance reviews and day-to-day supervision.

• Champion a WHS across both sites providing a safe welcoming and well-maintained living environment keeping communities safe for students staff and visitors.

• Provide ad hoc out-of-hours support for genuine emergencies our onsite Community Assistants handle overnight operations so this is rarely needed.

About you:

You bring a track record in facilities or maintenance management and know how to lead a team manage contractors and keep a building performing at its best. Youre as comfortable with compliance paperwork as you are getting hands-on when it counts.

Youll bring:

• Proven experience in facilities or maintenance management - student accommodation residential hospitality or similar customer facing environments.

• Strong WHS knowledge statutory compliance and preventative maintenance experience.

• CapEx and budget management skills with a cost-conscious outcomes-focused approach.

• Experience supervising contractors and working with teams to maintain high-quality compliant residential buildings.

• Confident people leader who brings out the best in a team.

• Strong communication and customer service skills with genuine care for the student experience.

• Trade qualifications or certifications (electrical plumbing HVAC) highly desirable but not essential.

Requirements:

• Valid drivers licence or relevant national Identification

• Willingness to obtain a National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check.

Greystar is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us youll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity supports charities and environmental initiatives.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@). If you receive suspicious requests please report them immediately to

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1