Building Maintenance Technician

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 .

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Join the Greystar crew and help make modern city living a thriving community experience.

At Greystar, we don't just manage buildings, we create communities where people love to live. As a global leader in rental living, we're growing our Melbourne portfolio, and we're looking for two handy and proactive team members to join our Facilities and Maintenance Teams across two premium Build-to-Rent communities:

Haiku, The Gladstone — our flagship BTR community in South Melbourne
Haiku, The Claremont & The Yarra — our exciting community in 2 neighbouring buildings in South Yarra

These roles offer a wide variety of tasks that will engage your practical problem-solving ability and keep your skills sharp and developing on the job.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Why you’ll love it here

• One site, all yours – you'll be based at one premium property, no travelling between sites.

• Fun, inclusive team – we’ve got a great culture and support each other to get the job done.

• Flexible and stable – stable hours and security in a permanent role with a global company that’s here to stay.

• Career kickstart – On the job mentoring, learn the ropes of the property industry with real pathways to grow into management or technical roles.

• Perks that matter – think birthday leave , wellbeing initiatives, and a workplace that actually cares.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be the go-to person for keeping our building in top shape and our residents happy. A typical day could include:

• Handling maintenance requests and repairs across apartments and shared spaces.

• Carrying out general repairs, painting, plumbing, and basic electrical work.

• Supporting preventative maintenance to keep everything running smoothly.

• Ensuring the building looks sharp, from lighting and fixtures to presentation standards.

• Record maintenance tasks and safety checks in our system to help keep things safe, organised, and on track

• Coordinating contractors and making sure work is done safely and to a high standard.

• Lending a hand to residents with a friendly, can-do attitude.

• Taking part in a shared on-call roster for after-hours support when needed.

What you bring

You don’t need decades of experience or to be a qualified tradie, just practical know-how, handy with the tools, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.

• Some experience in maintenance, facilities or trades (plumbing, carpentry, general handyman, electrical, HVAC, painting, etc.)

• A trade qualification or related experience is a bonus, not a must.

• Handy with tools, tech, and teamwork.

• A good understanding of safety basics (manual handling, chemicals, etc.)

• Able to lift up to 12 kg, climb ladders, and stay active throughout the day.

• Great communicator and friendly with both residents and teammates.

• Able to pass a National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check.

About Greystar

Greystar is the global leader in rental living, managing over $315 billion in real estate across 250 markets. In APAC, we’re building something significant, and Australia is at the centre of it. With established Build To Rent and PBSA assets and a strong pipeline of future property releases, Australia is cementing itself as a key market in the APAC portfolio. Come be part of our story.

Joining Greystar means joining a company where growth, innovation, and people come first. We’ll help you build a long-term career in the property industry while being part of something genuinely fun and rewarding.

Ready to start your next chapter?

Apply now and help us create Melbourne’s best rental living experience at Haiku, South Yarra!

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Greystar is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives.  

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

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 View email address on jobs.greystar.com.