Maintenance Technician - Part time

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 over 260 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 more than one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has over $79 billion of assets under management, including approximately $36 billion of development assets and over $30 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 www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to help keep our vibrant student accommodation site in Canberra running smoothly. Based on site, you’ll be a key part of our supportive, close-knit team, playing a hands-on role in delivering a safe, well-maintained, and welcoming environment for our residents.

In this role, you’ll handle a variety of tasks across both interior and exterior areas, including immediate repairs, scheduled maintenance, and statutory compliance works. Working closely with the Facilities Manager, you’ll gain valuable experience and mentoring across all aspects of facilities management.

JOB DESCRIPTION

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be the go-to person for keeping our building in top shape and our residents happy. A typical day could include:

• Handling maintenance requests and repairs across apartments and shared spaces.

• Carrying out general repairs, painting, plumbing, and basic electrical work.

• Supporting preventative maintenance to keep everything running smoothly.

• Ensuring the building looks sharp, from lighting and fixtures to presentation standards.

• Record maintenance tasks and safety checks in our system to help keep things safe, organised, and on track

• Coordinating contractors and making sure work is done safely and to a high standard.

• Lending a hand to residents with a friendly, can-do attitude.

• Taking part in a shared on-call roster for after-hours support when needed.

What you bring

You don’t need decades of experience or to be a qualified tradie, just practical know-how, handy with the tools, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.

• Some experience in minor-works maintenance, facilities or trades (including plumbing, carpentry, general handyperson, light electrical, HVAC, painting)

• A trade qualification or related experience is a bonus, not a must.

• Handy with tools, systems, and teamwork.

• A good understanding of safety basics (manual handling, chemicals)

• Able to lift up to 12 kg, climb ladders, and stay active throughout the day.

• Great communicator and friendly with both residents and teammates.

• Hold a valid government ID, and able to pass a National Criminal History 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, you’ll 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 (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to [email protected].