Maintenance Service Coordinator

UniLodge Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UniLodge Lincoln House in Carlton is seeking a General Maintenance technician to service apartments, common areas and building exterior. You will perform lighting checks, minor painting, plastering, carpentry and plumbing repairs, and keep worksheets up to date. A valid driver’s license is required, and you’ll move furnishings as needed in a team environment.

This full-time role offers variety, on-site work, and the chance to contribute to a safe, well-maintained residence for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in general property maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to perform lighting, painting, plastering, carpentry and plumbing tasks.
• Valid state driver’s licence.
• Ability to move and relocate soft furnishings.

Responsibilities

• Perform lighting checks and replacements, minor painting, plastering, carpentry and plumbing repairs.
• Maintain worksheets and monitor stock levels for spare parts.
• Respond to urgent maintenance requests from staff or management.
• Occasionally attend after-hours maintenance issues as required.

Skills

Safety mindset

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Job description

General Maintenance l Full Time l General Maintenance, Carpentry, Minor Plumbing & Electrical l Lincoln House in Carlton, VIC

12th November, 2026

UniLodge is the leading provider of student accommodation in Australia and New Zealand. We have a growing portfolio of over 110 properties, encompassing over 35,000+ managed beds; and a team of over 1000 employed staff across our business.
Why work for us?
We are ambitious, progressive, and passionate about our mission. Across our business we have built an enviable culture of trust, engagement, collaboration, and fun. Our residents come from diverse backgrounds, and we want our teams to reflect this.
Our people are our greatest asset, and we go the extra mile to invest in you and make your career as rewarding as possible. We offer a range of employee benefits covering multifaceted learning and development programs, career progression opportunities, various leave options, mental health & well-being programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), rewards & recognition, and the list goes on. It’s an exciting time to join us!
About your new role:
Apply your wealth of knowledge and experience in general property maintenance and grounds maintenance and repairs to service ourUniLodge Lincoln Houseproperty, located on Bouverie Street, Carlton. Maintain the apartments, common areas and building exterior with support from our Maintenance Department. Additional key responsibilities include:

• Lighting checks & replacements, minor painting & plastering repairs, minor carpentry & plumbing repairs throughout the building
• Complete worksheets and monitor, report & manage spare parts stock levels
• Respond to requests for any urgent repairs or issues required by Staff or management
• Attended After hours if only required (i.e. emergency maintenance issues)

About You

Our ideal candidate will possess a positive, can‑do attitude and a willingness to be a part of our fun team. You will be able to demonstrate experience in a similar role - any experience within accommodation, real estate or hospitality will be highly regarded. You will have a 'safety first' mindset, and understanding of basic OH&S principles and chemical handling.
This role will keep you busy and will offer you variety in duties day-to-day. You will need to have the physical ability to move & relocate soft furnishings around property, and be okay with working independently and within a team. Communication skills are key in this role as our staff and residents come from diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate must hold a valid state Drivers Licence with no driving restrictions.
UniLodge Living Group is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace. As part of our recruitment process, candidates are required to declare any history of involvement in gender-based violence, in line with our commitment to integrity, accountability, and the National Higher Education Code.
UniLodge Australia is part of the UniLodge Living Group. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.