Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Facilities Management & Outsourced Services

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    368 FERNTREE GULLY ROAD, NOTTING HILL, VICTORIA, 3168, AUSTRALIA
    Urban Maintenance Systems (UMS) is an Australian-owned and operated facilities maintenance and management service, provider.Our suite of services includes preventative and reactive maintenance, as well as the management of buildings; parks, gardens, and open spaces; major events venues and transport infrastructure. We provide services to the Government, local governments and private sector commercial organisations throughout Australia and New Zealand.UMS is a 100% locally owned property services business with a relationship driven approach that delivers on the priorities of our clients and the expectations of their communities.

    Reviews overview

    3.716 ratings in total
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    81%
    Rate salary as high or average
    69%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Urban Maintenance Systems?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Urban Maintenance Systems appreciate the opportunities for career progression and growth, as well as the welcoming and friendly work environment with a family-like culture. They also value the good work-life balance and flexible working arrangements, along with the variety of work and diverse range of customers and projects.

    However, the company has faced some challenges, including staffing issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to staff shortages and absenteeism. There have also been communication gaps between management and operations, as well as challenges with management coordination. Operating in a competitive marketplace can make it difficult to produce winning bids and retain contracts. Additionally, there have been supply chain disruptions affecting the availability of machinery parts, services, or consumables.

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    Recent reviews

    3.0
    Contracts Manager
    Jan 2023
    9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    One epic journey that ended too soon, more challenges were still on the horizon.
    The good thingsOne of my career highlights has been to work at the prestigious Parramatta Park for 17 years, in this time my roles have included site supervisor, operational supervisor, coordinator, senior coordinator and contract manager, for the roles of senior coordinator and contract manager, I was also responsible for Western Sydney Parklands. The works that I have achieved at these parks, makes up so many great memories and challenges. This time has been invaluable experience.
    The challengesCOVID, maintaining contracts whilst extremely short of staff and staff absenteeism, supply chain disturbances of machinery parts, services or consumables, budgetary issues during these challenging times.
    5.0
    Contract Manager
    Oct 2022
    11 to 12 years in the role, current employee
    I've had a great experience with UMS and have been given opportunities along the way
    The good thingsGood work life balance Opportunities for people who wants career progression.
    The challengesStaff retention and hiring Gap between HO and operations
    5.0
    Contracts Manager
    Oct 2022
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Develop and Grow
    The good thingsI started at UMS as grounds worker and honed my skills to grow my career. UMS is great at providing career devolvement opportunities and upskilling for those who look to challenge themself professionally
    The challengesCOVID-19 put a lot of strain on contracts and staff shortages due sickness.
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