Maintenance Technician
R0123765 Greenford Quay Greenford, United Kingdom
Overview
Greystar is looking for dedicated and hard-working individuals who want to help us continue to be the best at what we do. 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. We offer unrivaled professional development and career growth opportunities to our team members and look forward to welcoming you to Greystar, where our people are what make us the Global Leader in Rental Housing.
- Full-Time
- Mid-Level
- No
Job Responsibilities
ABOUT GREYSTAR
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $315 billion of real estate in 250 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, manages more than 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $78 billion of assets under management, including over $36 billion of development assets. 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
JOB DESCRIPTION
KeyRoleResponsibilities
- Work 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.
- Communicate effectively with customers, clients and colleagues; demonstrating a clear understanding of the issue and using initiative to respond accordingly
- Maintain a focus on delivering services within agreed budgetary & resource parameters
- Monitor the electronic maintenance reporting system through TCAS or Base360 daily ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard and within suitable time scales, corresponding with tenants when required.
- Administer all property maintenance & records in accordance with Greystar policies & procedures
- Maintain adequate levels of spares, stock and supplies, ensuring effective forward planning
- To respond to calls outside office hours which cannot be resolved without a presence on site referring to appropriate contractors as necessary
- Undertake repair and maintenance tasks to a high quality including plumbing; joinery and carpentry; painting/decorating; maintenance of lighting and; required statutory testing
- Understand and respond to health and safety matters in an appropriate & timely manner
- Moving furniture and heavy items from location to location on site as required
- Ensure all common parts of the site including refuse and recycling facilities are frequently inspected and maintained tothe highest standards of repair & cleanliness.
- Co-ordinate Contractors/Suppliers executing minor works contract on site
- Monitor Sub-Contractors performance to standard and retain accurate records of their site operations including all relevant RAMS & Permits to Work.
- Highlight and assist withthe management ofany community works.
- Assist the Community Manager in key management ensuring high levels of security at all times.
- Accompany external contractors whilst on site in line with key management and access to accommodation policies and practice.
- Ensure annual checks are carried out for their statutory insurance and qualifications.
- Ensure the gardens and grounds maintenance to the property are well maintained, clean, tidy and hazard free, supervising external contractors as required
- Manage & maintain all statutory testing records, utilising other team members where appropriate
- Carry out annual PAT testing and inspections of emergency lighting, weekly fire alarm tests and fire evacuations
- Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Company and safe systems of work guidelines
- Reportany incidents or accidents to the Community Manager using the correct system and documentation
- Review site risk assessments as required with Community Manager.
- Look to maximise efficiency of utilities
Knowledge&Qualifications
- Areasonablelevelof generaleducationeducated toO’Level/ GCSElevelor equivalentwithdemonstrable writtenandnumericalskills.
- AwarenessofH&Srequirements onsite
- Continuallystrives toimproveknowledge,skills andabilities toproducethebest results
- Arecognisedtradequalification,BuildingCraftsOperativeCertificate,CityandGuildsorNVQrelevanttoundertakingrepairsandmaintenanceinaresidential buildingisessentialexperience in Decorating and making good
Experience&Skills
Essential
- Experience ofundertakingrepairs andmaintenanceinadomesticresidentialenvironmentoras ageneralbuilder /residentialconstructioninthefollowingtrades; plumber,electricianorcarpenter
- Fluent Englishverbal andwrittencommunicationskills
- Helpful, friendlypersonalitywitheffectivecommunicationskills behavinginaprofessional,courteous and helpfulmannertowardscolleaguesandresidents atalltimes
- Good teamplayer withstrongrelationshipbuildingandinfluencingskills
- Positive approachandability toworkwith littlesupervision
- Ability todeterminecost effectivesolutionstorepairs
- Contractor& Supplier Supervisionskills aredesirable
- Excellentorganisationskillswiththeability tomultitaskandprioritise
- Numericalskills necessarytocompletetheaboveactivities
- Flexibleapproachtoworkandadaptabletothriveinachangingenvironment.
Success Profile
What makes a successful Greystar team member? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Problem-Solver
- Dependable
- Efficient
- Team player
- Productive
- Flexible
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"Greystar has granted me the opportunity to grow as an employee and assisted me in every obstacle I have encountered at work. With the amazing management and coworkers here, who have taught me what they know without hesitation, it is easy to see why people stay with the company a long time. Every day is something different, that makes the adventure of growing with the company so exciting!"
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Benefits
Healthcare
Health insurance (including company-paid opportunities) is offered, along with competitive dental (US Only) and vision insurance* plan options
*in select countries
Retirement Planning
We know planning for retirement is a top priority for our team members. We offer competitive retirement savings plans including employer-matched 401(k) plans (US Only) and country-specific Pension Schemes to ensure the security of your financial future.
Paid Time Off
Full-time team members receive generous paid time off – including your birthday! – as well as paid sick leave, personal days, and company holidays*
*varies by country
Paid Parental Leave
Maternal and paternal paid leave is available for the birth or adoption of a child
Professional Development
Ongoing support is available for career advancement opportunities in addition to corporate training programs
Employee Assistance
Program
Experienced counselors are available 24/7 for confidential assistance to listen and help you find solutions at no cost to you
Note: Outlined benefits may vary by international region.
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