Maintenance Handyperson (Facilities Technician)

at  SCAPE

WHO WE ARE?

Scape’s vision is to be the Earth’s best living company (so you can see straight off the bat we are a conservative bunch!). We are a leading provider of student accommodation in Australia. We currently have the capacity to provide a home to 17,000 students (and are growing) and we don’t simply provide a bed and roof; we also provide a unique, amazing experience and a safe environment to help students make the most of their studies.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Facilities are expanding in Victoria. We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Maintenance Handyperson to join the Melbourne Facilities Team. Maintenance Handyperson provides support to the management of the delivery of day-to-day and reactive maintenance and longer-term facility management across the allocated asset/s. The Maintenance Handyperson role consists of ‘hands on’ repairs, maintenance, and supporting of service partners in conjunction with key stakeholders including Operations and Wellness & Hygiene.
The successful Maintenance Handyperson will work closely with their team members to ensure that our facilities are safe, functional, and well-maintained.

To be successful you will have:

• At least 2 years’ experience in commercial building maintenance as a handyman or similar
• Ability to prioritise and multitask
• Enjoy and thrive in a fast paced environment
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to relate to customers
• Effective communication skills that promote positive interactions with stakeholders and residents
• We are seeking a highly motivated individual for a role that requires flexibility in working hours. The successful candidate will be able to adapt to changing schedules and prioritise tasks accordingly. Our ideal candidate is someone who is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team and can manage their time effectively to meet project deadlines.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES

We are seeking enthusiastic self-starters with the following skills and experience:

• High attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and multitask
• Can work in team or individual setting
• Ability to work with and relate to young adults while also maintaining professional and cultural sensitivity and boundaries
• 1-2 years’ experience as a public area cleaner in a large commercial environment or room attendant in a 4 – 5 star hotel environment

Please refer the Job description for details