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Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
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 $300 billion of real estate in more than 265 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 $35 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
To contribute to an exceptional resident experience through the provision of a high standard of repairs and maintenance tasks. To inspect and diagnose faults and repairs in addition to undertaking minor day to day repairs and decoration to the building(s), grounds and equipment.JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Role Responsibilities
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 Base 360 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 to the 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 with the management of any 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
Report any 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
A reasonable level of general education educated to O’ Level / GCSE level or equivalent with demonstrable written and numerical skills.
Awareness of H&S requirements on site
Continually strives to improve knowledge, skills and abilities to produce the best results
A recognised trade qualification, Building Crafts Operative Certificate, City and Guilds or NVQ relevant to undertaking repairs and maintenance in a residential building is essential
Experience & Skills
Experience of undertaking repairs and maintenance in a domestic residential environment or as a general builder /residential construction in the following trades; plumber, electrician or carpenter
Fluent English verbal and written communication skills
Helpful, friendly personality with effective communication skills behaving in a professional, courteous and helpful manner towards colleagues and residents at all times
Good team player with strong relationship building and influencing skills
Positive approach and ability to work with little supervision
Ability to determine cost effective solutions to repairs
Contractor & Supplier Supervision skills are desirable
Excellent organisation skills with the ability to multi task and prioritise
Numerical skills necessary to complete the above activities
Flexible approach to work and adaptable to thrive in a changing environment.
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 AskHR@greystar.com.