Maintenance Officer

About Meriton

For over 60 years, Meriton has been designing and building award-winning apartments in the best possible locations, with more than 80,000 apartments completed across Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. We are proud of our strong reputation for delivering high-quality living environments and ensuring our residents enjoy well-maintained, premium homes.

To support this commitment, we are seeking an experienced and reliable Handyperson / Maintenance Officer to help uphold the high standards across our residential buildings and continue delivering an exceptional living experience for our tenants.

About the role

This role will be based on-site at one of our residential properties across Greater Sydney. Normally, you will be based at a specific apartment but, as part of a collaborative team structure, site locations may be adjusted in line with operational requirements, providing you with the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of high-quality properties.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Building Manager with all maintenance requirements for tenants and the apartment building
• Carrying out general day-to-day repairs across the building and apartments
• Performing basic maintenance tasks including tiling, patching, painting, replacing light bulbs, and minor plumbing works
• Ordering materials and organising quotations for larger repairs
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and well-stocked workshop
• Conducting weekly and monthly inspections in line with company procedures
• Tracing and repairing internal and external water leaks
• Installing, removing, and replacing appliances as required
• Coordinating with and supporting licensed trades for more complex or specialised repairs
• Collaborating with other trades on larger projects within the building

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience working in large residential buildings, with a strong understanding of apartment operations
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• General knowledge of minor electrical work, painting, basic repairs, and plumbing
• High attention to detail and the ability to work independently
• Sound knowledge of WHS and safe work practices
• A proactive attitude and pride in delivering work to the Meriton standard
• A friendly and professional approach when interacting with tenants and team members

What you'll get in return

Meriton offers a competitive salary plus superannuation, along with a uniform, all the tools you will need, a dedicated maintenance workshop and staff discounts. You’ll also be joining a well-established company with a strong reputation, offering stability and the opportunity to work across a premium residential portfolio.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time position, so you must have full permanent working rights in Australia and be available to work full time hours.
• Note this role is for our Apartments and NOT our hotel/suites division.
• The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol test, and provide a current criminal history check.
• Meriton are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Recruitment agencies: please note this role is not available for release to agency. Meriton will award no representation rights for unsolicited CV's sent to any member of our staff.