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Facilities Assistant

R0140056 Bloom at Nine Elms London, United Kingdom

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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 more than $320 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 977,000 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

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.

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.
  • 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 internal PPMs as directed such as flushing, fire alarm testing and emergency lights 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.

Your Profile

  • 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
  • Knowledge and understanding of UK health and safety requirements
  • Knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of cleaning fluids and tools
  • 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

Behaviours & Values

Integrity | Equality | Accountability | Professionalism | Teamwork | Service

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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

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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