ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform 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 more than 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, managing over 1,000,000 units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets and over $30 billion of regulatory assets under management. 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 www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Facilities Manager at Canvas Point Campus is responsible for the leadership and delivery of facilities and maintenance operations at Greystar’s flagship student accommodation community in Dublin. Reporting jointly to the Community Manager and Senior Facilities Manager. You will ensure technical services are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with Greystar’s operational and resident service standards. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring close collaboration with on-site teams, technical specialists, and external contractors.

The FM will lead by example, actively performing repairs and maintenance while also coordinating the broader technical delivery. The FM will allocate tasks within the team and take responsibility for the completion of more complex or time-sensitive jobs personally. This includes planned and reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, support for lifecycle planning, and upholding best practices in safety and quality.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership

Lead, motivate, and support the on-site maintenance team through direct supervision and active involvement in daily operations.
Conduct daily briefings, allocating tasks while selecting appropriate works for personal execution based on priority, complexity, and team capacity.
Maintain a strong on-site presence to supervise works, ensure quality standards, and support team members directly.
Foster positive resident interactions, resolving maintenance concerns with a customer-first mindset.

Maintenance & Technical Oversight

Deliver day-to-day hard FM services, with direct involvement in reactive and planned maintenance tasks.
Manage the Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedule in line with SFG20 standards and ensure accurate execution.
Support lifecycle maintenance planning and reporting in collaboration with the SFM.
Diagnose faults and undertake resolution for mechanical, electrical, and general building fabric issues.
Participate in the mobilisation and handover of building systems from construction to operations.

Compliance, Safety & Documentation

Promote and enforce Greystar’s Health & Safety policies, modelling safe behaviours in all tasks.
Maintain compliance documentation including RAMS, permits to work, testing logs, and contractor records.
Conduct safety and quality inspections; implement corrective measures in collaboration with the CM and SFM.
Maintain full readiness for internal and external audits through proactive record keeping.

Contractor & Supplier Management

Oversee and support contractors on-site, ensuring RAMS, permits, and compliance measures are fully in place.
Coordinate and verify the quality of outsourced services and escalate issues as needed.
Assist in procurement and specification for minor works and specialist services.

Budgeting & Reporting

Monitor materials usage and costs, raising purchase orders as needed and keeping within budget.
Provide regular updates to the CM and SFM, including maintenance KPIs, safety reports, and work summaries.
Support the forecasting and planning of OPEX and CapEx spend.

Resident & Team Engagement

Foster a proactive, resident-first approach within the facilities team.
Coach and develop the maintenance team, including apprentices or junior staff.
Contribute to recruitment and succession planning by modelling high standards and technical expertise.

About you:

Technical qualification in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or related field.
Hands-on experience delivering building maintenance services.
Confident in conducting repairs, troubleshooting faults, and working independently.
Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, H&S regulations, and best practice maintenance delivery.
Skilled in managing contractors, prioritising workloads, and balancing team leadership with task execution.

Facilities Manager

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