Maintenance Technician

About the role

As the Maintenance Technician, you will work closely with our General Manager, Facilities to oversee the maintenance and operations of all assets within the UKO and Ume portfolios. Your primary goal will be to ensure that every property is not only functioning flawlessly but also presented impeccably, maximising rental returns for our organization.

Key responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance and repairs across multiple residential properties
• Complete reactive maintenance work orders within agreed service levels
• Undertake preventative maintenance inspections
• Carry out minor carpentry, plastering, painting and patching works
• Repair doors, locks, cabinetry, fixtures and fittings
• Replace tapware, toilet seats, silicone, door hardware and other minor plumbing components
• Perform basic electrical maintenance such as replacing lamps (within licence limitations)
• Assemble and install furniture and equipment
• Maintain common areas, plant rooms and back-of-house areas
• Assist with room refurbishments and property improvement projects

About you

• Broad handyman experience in residential or commercial maintenance
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work across multiple sites
• Excellent communication skills and strong customer service focus
• Current unrestricted driver's licence
• White Card
• Ability to use smartphones and maintenance management software
• Trade qualification (Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical or similar) - desirable
• Test & Tag competency - desirable
• Experience using property maintenance software (e.g. Yardi) - desirable

About us

UKO is Australia's leading co-living and build-to-rent provider, delivering professionally managed residential communities across Sydney. We are committed to providing high-quality living environments by maintaining our properties to the highest standards through proactive asset management, preventative maintenance, regulatory compliance, and exceptional resident service.