Job Description

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. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in nearly 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 over 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of nearly $78 billion of assets under management, including over $35 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 .

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

As the Maintenance Manager for our newly acquired Student living portfolio, you’ll take the lead on all aspects of maintenance, safety, and building performance for specific sites of our thriving student communities.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives on variety, values a high standard of presentation, and is ready to tackle everything from preventative maintenance to emergency repairs - all while leading a team and ensuring compliance.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Oversee all maintenance operations across the site, ensuring both reactive and scheduled works are completed to a high standard and within set timeframes. 

• Manage resident repair requests from diagnosis through to resolution, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum satisfaction. 

• Lead, coach, and support a team of Maintenance Technicians — including recruitment, training, performance reviews, and day-to-day supervision. 

• Develop and deliver preventative maintenance plans to ensure buildings, plant, and equipment remain safe, compliant, and fully operational. 

• Conduct regular inspections of apartments, communal areas, systems, and external spaces to uphold safety, appearance, and functionality. 

• Manage compliance testing and statutory checks such as fire alarms, emergency lighting, HVAC systems, and water testing, keeping accurate records. 

• Coordinate external contractors and suppliers, ensuring all work meets scope, quality, safety, and budget expectations — and is carried out with proper permits and documentation. 

• Respond to emergency call-outs outside of regular hours, taking ownership of urgent maintenance issues and resolutions. 

• Support budget planning and control, monitoring maintenance spend, sourcing materials cost-effectively, and maintaining adequate inventory. 

• Champion a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained living environment, working closely with the Community Manager to enhance the student experience. 

About You

You’ll bring:

• Hands-on maintenance experience in residential, hospitality, student housing, or trades (e.g. HVAC, repairs, refurbishments)

• Knowledge of WHS, risk management , and preventative maintenance systems

• Experience supervising contractors and maintaining compliance across high-quality residential buildings

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage residents and lead in a service-focused setting

• Proactive and independent mindset , with the confidence to take ownership of tasks and projects

• Team-oriented and reliable , with flexibility to support on-call or overtime work when needed

• Commercial awareness , with a focus on cost-effective maintenance solutions

• A valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check

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.

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