Building Maintenance Technician

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. 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. 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 Carry out annual PAT testing and inspections of emergency lighting, weekly fire alarm tests and fire evacuations About You Knowledge & Qualifications A reasonable level ofgeneral educationto O Level/ GCSE level or equivalent with demonstrable written and numerical skills. Awareness of H&S requirementsonsite 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 in Decorating Experience & Skills Essential Experience of undertaking repairsand maintenance in a domestic residential environment or as a general builder /residential construction in the following trades; plumber, electrician or carpenter Fluent English verbaland written communication skills Helpful, friendly personality with effective communication skills behaving in a professional, courteous and helpful manner towards colleagues and residentsat 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 What We Offer Competitive pension Healthcare Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Holiday allowance, amongst others as standard. About Greystar Greystar is a leading, fully integrated real estate company offering expertise in investment management, development, and management of rental housing properties globally. The company\’s business model is unique in its ability to own, operate, and develop multifamily, student, and senior housing across the globe. Building a global platform with a local presence, Greystar continues to expand its geographic reach around the world, bringing a globally interconnected professional rental housing platform and industry funded with institutional capital to countries where the sector does not yet exist. Greystars pan European platform was established in 2013 and has scaled rapidly, now with investment, operational and development presence in the UK, Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Spain. One of Greystars core values is Equality, and as such, we continue to pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, accounting for all protected and identifiable characteristics. We truly value diversity of thought, background and of experience. JBRP1_UKTJ