Facilities Assistant

Greystar; Galway; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site bonus programs

Job summary

Greystar is seeking a diligent Community Associate in Galway, Ireland. The role focuses on keeping common areas clean and well-presented, handling parcel management, and assisting residents with enquiries while supporting the Community Team.

The position offers a base salary starting from €34,000 depending on experience, with potential on-site bonus programs. Candidates should be able to work autonomously in an outdoor/indoor environment and maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write in English to a level that enables full understanding of safety labels and procedures.
• Experience in a similar customer-occupied environment with practical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Maintain common areas, amenities and grounds to required standards.
• Respond to maintenance queries and assist residents as needed.
• Assist with make-ready of vacants and ensure market-ready condition.

Skills

English literacy

Cleaning

Maintenance

Attention to detail

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

Contributes to an exceptional resident experience by ensuring all aspects of the appearance of the community are presented to the proper standards by completing tasks to maintain common areas, amenities and grounds both in and outside of the buildings. Performs repairs and minor redecoration and assists with resident enquiries and parcel management, delivering a varied and rewarding role. The annual base salary for this role starts from €34,000 depending on experience. In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in on-site bonus programs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Role Responsibilities

• Works as part of a friendly and supportive team playing a vital role within the Community team to ensure all our residents enjoy a high level of cleanliness throughout their community.
• Inspects the community throughout the day to remove litter, debris (including pet droppings and waste) and ensure all common areas and amenities are well presented and free of litter at all times and the building has safe access throughout the year.
• Removes waste and remaining items from vacant apartments prior to starting the make ready process, transfers waste to rubbish bins or storage area as applicable and cleans and maintains the storage areas.
• Rotates refuse bins daily, prepares the bins for the weekly collection by the local authority and returns them to the bin areas in the car park after pick up.
• Responds positively to maintenance queries, resolving them in a timely manner or signposting residents to the most appropriate person to assist them.
• Completes assigned minor and routine service requests.
• Assists the Community Team with compliance requirements in regard to units and common areas.
• Distributes notices, communications and parcels to residents as necessary.
• Undertakes relocation and removal/disposal of furniture.
• Ensures all empty rooms and apartment and show flats are freshened to maintain market-ready appeal.
• Conducts weekly flush downs in all empty rooms and apartments in line with health and safety policies.
• Assists in the make-ready, move in and move out process by performing duties and checks requested by Community Manager and/or Supervisor.
• Informs Community or Assistant Manager of any observed hazard or potentially dangerous situation to residents, team members, guests, and others.
• Complies with Greystar’s health and safety policies by attending and participating in the properties routine safety meetings, completing required training on other safety related laws and requirements and by reporting accidents and incidents promptly and accordingly.

Key Relationships

Community Manager and Community Team. Regional Operations Manager & Regional Facilities Manager Contractors and Suppliers.

Knowledge & Qualifications

Ability to read and write in English to a level that enables full understanding and compliance with product safety labels, COSHH policy, and procedure manuals Knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of cleaning fluids and tools Experience & Skills Essential Previous experience in a similar role within a customer occupied environment. Demonstrated ability to solve problems in a variety of practical situations and follow standardised procedures. Ability to work autonomously, using initiative when required. Strong attention to detail Flexible approach to work and adaptable to thrive in a changing environment Helpful, friendly personality with effective communication skills behaving in a professional, courteous and helpful manner towards colleagues and residents at all times Ability to use standard resources, tools and equipment to perform duties Must be comfortable working inside and outside in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet). Demonstrated ability to undertake minor repairs and redecoration and first line maintenance repairs in joinery, plumbing and glazing . One of Greystar’s core values is Equality, and as such, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experience, even if you don't meet every requirement on the job advert. Greystar is committed to having an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.

Important Notice:

Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to [e-mail].

Our continued success depends on our people. If you are looking for a career that values dedication, collaboration, and integrity, we are looking for you! Greystar is a vertically integrated real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, and development & construction globally. Today, we are the largest rental housing operator and developer in the US and one of the largest global investment management companies delivering industry-leading services to investors, clients, and residents.

As a Greystar team member, you will hear a lot about our Core Values. They are the values we live and work by, reflecting who we are and the quality of our relationships. We believe in always going that extra step for our residents, clients, investors, and each other.

Integrity We stay true to the highest ethical standards and principles, and are honest, trustworthy, humble, and respectful in all of our words and actions.

Equality We celebrate individual differences, encourage diversity of thought, provide equality of opportunity, and cultivate an environment where all individuals are seen, treated, and valued equally.

Professionalism We proudly present a positive, dignified, and businesslike image at all times through our appearances, behavior, and interactions with others.

Accountability We take responsibility and accept ownership for our words, actions, tasks, and results, and respectfully hold others to the same standard.

Service We make service our top priority by giving our time, knowledge, and experience to serve the needs of our customers, community, and team members.

Teamwork We work together to accomplish goals, solve problems, and enrich our work environment.

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.