Maintenance Technician

Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Greystar Worldwide, LLC is seeking a Maintenance and Facilities Technician for Accolade on Gray in Adelaide. You will perform a range of maintenance tasks to keep the building safe, clean, and comfortable for residents, including plumbing, electrical, painting, and general repairs.

The role emphasizes proactive problem-solving, effective communication with residents, and collaboration with contractors. Experience in maintenance is helpful, but a can-do attitude and willingness to learn are

Qualifications

• Strong communication, attention to detail, and customer service skills.
• General knowledge of basic building repairs.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Confidence to set up and use hand and power tools safely, with tools supplied.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to assist where needed.
• Ability to safely perform manual handling tasks, including carrying a 12kg ladder.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general building maintenance and repairs.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs, fix leaks, replace taps, clear blockages.
• Carry out lighting maintenance, replace lamps and downlights.
• Complete painting and touch-up work in common areas and apartments.
• Prepare rooms for new residents with quick fixes and final checks.
• Support contractors and assist with building inspections when required.
• Respond to maintenance requests professionally and timely.
• Maintain a safe and tidy work environment.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Independent work

Prioritization

Tool safety

Hand tools

Power tools

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

HVAC basics

Plumbing basics

Job description

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 $350 billion of real estate in more than 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 over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 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 www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

We’re on the hunt for a handy, proactive teammate to join the Facilities and Maintenance team at Accolade on Gray – one of Adelaides most prominent student accommodation sites.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Maintenance and Facilities Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining the building, ensuring a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for our residents. You will carry out a variety of maintenance tasks and respond to day-to-day building requests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct general building maintenance and repairs
• Perform minor plumbing repairs, including fixing leaks, replacing taps, and clearing minor blockages
• Carry out lighting maintenance, including replacing lamps and downlights
• Complete painting and touch-up work in common areas and apartments
• Getting rooms guest-ready for new residents- from quick fixes to final checks
• Support contractors and assist with building inspections when required
• Respond to maintenance requests in a professional and timely manner
• Maintain a safe and tidy work environment

What you bring:

No need for decades of experience, just solid practical skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to get stuck in. Some experience in maintenance, facilities, or a trade preferred but not essential. (general handyman work, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, painting etc.)

• Strong communication, attention to detail, and customer service skills
• General knowledge of basic building repairs
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Confidence to set up and use hand and power tools safely, and effectively (all tools supplied)
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to assist where needed
• Ability to safely perform manual handling tasks, carry and use a 12kg ladder

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.