Residential Maintenance Technician – On-Call & Multi-Skilled

Greystar (International); Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Healthcare

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Greystar seeks an experienced maintenance professional to join the on-site team handling repairs, diagnostics and day-to-day building maintenance for residential environments. You will inspect faults, perform minor works, and manage safety and compliance while coordinating with residents and contractors.

The role requires strong communication, independent work ethic, and on-call flexibility. Greystar offers competitive pension, healthcare and holiday allowance as part of its benefits package.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in building maintenance in residential environments.
• Adept at risk assessments, managing preventative maintenance and safety obligations.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of the Community team to ensure residents receive high levels of service and repair.
• Communicates with residents, clients, contractors and colleagues; responds to maintenance issues with initiative.
• Monitors and maintains the electronic maintenance reporting system Onesite; ensures tasks are completed on time.
• Provides updates to residents regarding ongoing or delayed maintenance issues.
• Administers property maintenance records according to Greystar policies.
• Maintains spares, stock and supplies; plans ahead for needs.
• Diagnoses and undertakes repairs in plumbing, joinery, carpentry, decorating and lighting; oversees contractor work when needed.
• Responds to health and safety matters promptly.
• Reports incidents to the Community Manager using the correct system.
• Inspects communal areas, refuse and recycling facilities for repair and cleanliness.
• Liaises with Capital Projects or Operations teams for transparent communication during works.
• Monitors Sub-Contractors and keeps RAMS & Permits to Work records.
• Supports Community Manager with key management and security.
• Performs internal PPMs such as PAT, emergency lighting, fire alarm tests and weekly fire evacuations.
• Ensures gardens and grounds are well maintained and hazard free.
• Adheres to safety guidelines and safe systems of work.
• Available on call out of hours; handles emergencies and coordinates contractors.
• Reviews site risk assessments with Community Manager.
• Seeks to maximise efficiency of utilities.

Job description

Greystar seeks an experienced maintenance professional to join the on-site team handling repairs, diagnostics and day-to-day building maintenance for residential environments. You will inspect faults, perform minor works, and manage safety and compliance while coordinating with residents and contractors.

The role requires strong communication, independent work ethic, and on-call flexibility. Greystar offers competitive pension, healthcare and holiday allowance as part of its benefits package.