Building Maintenance Officer
Core
Hands-on role ensuring the functionality, safety, and presentation of residential buildings through routine maintenance, repair coordination, and proactive asset care.
Role type
Building Maintenance Officer (Residential/Build-to-Rent)
Builds
Residential housing assets (Build-to-Rent portfolio)
Domain
Residential Real Estate / Property Management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Routine building inspections, repair coordination, contractor management, HVAC/plumbing/fire safety system checks, WHS compliance, maintenance record keeping, vacant property readiness, minor capital works support
Preferred skills
Experience in Build-to-Rent environments, familiarity with maintenance management systems, customer-facing service experience
Technologies
Maintenance management systems, digital work order tools
Responsibilities
Conduct routine inspections and cyclical maintenance; respond to resident-reported issues; identify and escalate building defects/hazards; inspect and secure vacant properties; coordinate cleaning and repairs for re-letting; monitor contractor performance and KPIs; check building systems (HVAC, lighting, plumbing, fire safety); maintain compliance records; support minor refurbishment projects.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC