Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Iglu; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Iglu in Sydney is seeking a hands-on Facilities Maintenance Specialist for our newest property. You will maintain buildings to reflect our design and hospitality standards, manage contractors and ensure residents have an exceptional living experience.

The role requires practical skills in carpentry, plumbing, mechanical repairs and painting, strong problem-solving, and a good understanding of WHS legislation. You’ll work with the General Manager to support resident satisfaction.

Formación

• Experience in facilities maintenance, building services or a similar field.
• Strong practical skills in carpentry, plumbing, mechanical repairs, painting or general maintenance.
• High level interpersonal skills, especially with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to conduct minor repairs (carpentry, plumbing, mechanical repairs, painting).
• Ability to meet tight timeframes without compromising accuracy.
• Initiative in problem-solving and open to new ideas.
• Good working knowledge of Work Health & Safety legislation and practices.
• Commercial understanding of tendering and service levels from external contractors.

Responsabilidades

• Managing compliance across essential services and building operations.
• Ensuring budget performance and value-for-money procurement.
• Leading safe work practices aligned with Iglu’s WHS standards.
• Supporting the General Manager and contributing to the resident experience.

Conocimientos

Facilities maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Mechanical repairs

Painting

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Work health & safety

Educación

Trade qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry)

Descripción del empleo

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At Iglu, we do things differently. With properties across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, we offer more than just a place to stay – we create hotel-style living for a diverse resident community. Cool design and warm hospitality are at the heart of everything we do.

We’re an innovative and dynamic business where no two days are ever the same. Our culture is vibrant, fun and collaborative with a key focus on customer service. We encourage personal and professional development in a friendly, welcoming and supportive atmosphere.

The opportunity

We’re looking for a hands‑on Facilities Maintenance Specialist to join our newest property in Sydney. This role ensures our buildings reflect Iglu’s signature blend of cool design and warm hospitality. You’ll be responsible for maintaining the property in top condition, managing contractors, and ensuring our residents have an exceptional living experience.

Keyresponsibilities

• Managingcomplianceacrossessentialservicesandbuildingoperations.
• Ensuringbudgetperformanceandvalue-for-moneyprocurement.
• LeadingsafeworkpracticesalignedwithIglu’sWHSstandards.
• SupportingtheGeneralManagerandcontributingtotheresidentexperience.

Qualificationsandexperience

• Experience in facilities maintenance, building services, or a similar field
• Strong practical skills in areas such as carpentry, plumbing, mechanical repairs, painting, or general maintenance
• Highlevelofinterpersonalskills,especiallyinrelatingtoyoungpeoplefromdiversebackgrounds.
• Ability to conduct minor repairs (carpentry, plumbing, mechanical repairs, painting, etc.).
• Abilitytomeettighttimeframeswithoutcompromisingaccuracy.
• Demonstratedinitiativeinproblem-solvingandopennesstonewideas.
• GoodworkingknowledgeofWorkHealth&Safetylegislationandpractices.
• Commercialunderstandingoftenderingandservicelevelsfromexternalcontractors.
• TradequalificationinMechanical,Electrical,Plumbing,Carpentry(orsimilar) is desired but not required.
• CurrentPoliceCheckandWorkingwithChildrenCheck(orabilitytoacquire).

Agencies please note:

recruitment for this position is being managed directly by Iglu. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the instance we require additional recruitment support. Your respect for this process is appreciated.