Facilities Technician - Full Time

*Scape Co.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and safety initiatives

Competitive rewards and recognition

Leave and lifestyle benefits

Exclusive employee discounts

Job summary

Scape Australia is seeking a Facilities Technician to join our dynamic Facilities Team. This hands-on role covers repairs, maintenance, and general facility management to keep our student housing safe and well‑maintained.

You’ll work with Operations and Wellness & Hygiene partners, juggle tasks in a fast-paced environment, and deliver top-notch customer service to residents and staff. National police check and WWC will be required.

Qualifications

• Ideally 2 years of experience in building maintenance, handyperson, or facilities roles.
• Friendly, approachable and enjoys connecting with different team members.
• Ability to juggle tasks and deliver top-notch customer service.
• Effective communication skills and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on repairs, maintenance, and facility management tasks.
• Support service partners alongside Operations and Wellness & Hygiene teams.
• Work closely with the team to ensure facilities are safe, functional, and well-maintained.
• Manage changing schedules and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Flexibility

Job description

At Scape Australia, we do more than provide student accommodation. We create thriving, fun communities where students can live, learn, and grow. With over 20,000 residents across Australia, we combine smart design, brilliant service, and good vibes to make every resident feel welcome. Now part of The Living Company, we’re shaping the future of student living, one amazing experience at a time.

THE ROLE

Join our dynamic Facilities Team as a Facilities Technicianand dive into a world of hands-on repairs, maintenance, and facility management. The Maintenance Handyperson role involves ‘hands‑on’ repairs, maintenance, and supporting service partners alongside key stakeholders such as Operations and Wellness & Hygiene. Successful candidates will work closely with their team to ensure our facilities are safe, functional, and well‑maintained.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We’re looking for someone to roll up their sleeves and ensure our facilities are top‑notch. In this varied role, no two days are the same—you could be tackling day‑to‑day maintenance or jumping into reactive tasks, always ensuring our facilities are safe, functional, and at their best. Flexibility and adaptability are key, especially in managing changing schedules and task prioritisation to meet project deadlines.

Requirements:

• Ideally 2 years of experience in building maintenance, ’handyperson’ or facilities roles.
• Someone who is friendly, approachable and enjoys connecting with different team members.
• Ability to juggle tasks, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and deliver top‑notch customer service.
• Effective communication skills and a knack for problem‑solving.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING AT SCAPE

We don’t just create a great place to work, we bring the good vibes every single day. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the perks that come with joining our team:

• Health, wellbeing, and safety initiatives to support you at work and beyond.
• Competitive rewards, recognition, and referral programs.
• Leave and lifestyle benefits to help you recharge and celebrate milestones.
• Access to exclusive employee discounts and partner offers.
• A passionate, inclusive culture focused on connection, growth, and good vibes.

Please note: The successful candidate must be willing to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check.

Scape Australia and The Living Company honours and welcomes the rich heritage and contributions of the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays respect to their Elders past, present and future. Our workplace embraces diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment that respects and values your culture, traditions, and perspectives. Join us in building a harmonious and empowered community where everyone's voice is heard and celebrated