1.0WTE FULL TIME, PERMANENT CONTRACT

St Patrick’s Mental Health Services is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill a permanent vacancy in the Facilities department:

Successful applicants:

• Must have completed at least 5 years’ post Carpentry Apprenticeship
• Must have a multi skilled competency
• Experience managing a team is essential
• Previous experience in Health/ Hospitality desirable
• Must have a full clean driving licence
• Must have computer literacy skills
• Must be able to work on own initiative
• Must have a broad technical knowledge
• Must possess excellent problem-solving skills
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have a great attention to detail
• Must be well organised and have the ability to prioritise tasks

Please note that the onus is on the candidate to demonstrate each of the above criteria in their application, in order to be successful for the shortlisting process.
Informal Enquiries only to:
David O’Sullivan
Facilities Manager
Tel: 01 249 3569
Email: dosullivan@stpatricks.ie

QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Candidates:

• Must have completed at least 5 years’ post Carpentry Apprenticeship
• Must have a multi skilled competency
• Experience managing a team is essential
• Previous experience in Health/ Hospitality desirable
• Must have a full clean driving licence
• Must have computer literacy skills
• Must be able to work on own initiative
• Must have a broad technical knowledge
• Must possess excellent problem-solving skills
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have a great attention to detail
• Must be well organised and have the ability to prioritise tasks

Responsibilities

• Will be competent to manage a team of workers as chargehand.
• Will deputise for Facilities Foreperson in their absence.
• Will be competent to chair meetings with department staff.
• Will demonstrate exceptional organisation skills to be able to prioritise works and schedule upcoming tasks.
• Responsible for the overall maintenance relative to the role and requirements of the department and organisation.
• To ensure timely and appropriate actioning of all works as issued by Facilities Department.
• Undertake tasks generated by the Daily Work Order system and sign off when complete.
• Assist with carrying out weekly/monthly critical testing and log same.
• Mentor both skilled and unskilled staff.
• Manage and maintain building comfort levels by monitoring BMS system when required.
• Assist with the maintenance of the Hospital’s Salto access and control systems.
• Assisting with emergency preparedness planning and practice.
• Assist with the upkeep of all signage throughout the Hospital.
• Coordinate the placement/assembly and maintenance of new and existing furniture around the Hospital campus.
• Manage and assist contractors on specific tasks as required.
• Ensure all meter readings are documented and recorded on a scheduled basis, whilst reviewing consumptions monitoring for excessive use.
• Partake in Legionella prevention programme and ensure associated PPMs are completed on schedule.
• Assist to ensure that the Department complies with all M.H.C. Standards
• To participate in Facilities Department “On Call Roster”
• Operate all hospital vehicles when required.
• To ensure all vehicles are maintained in good working order.
• Must be competent to work at heights using appropriate apparatus supplied by the hospital after required training is provided.
• Assist in ensuring a collaborative and transparent relationship exists between the Health & Safety Department and the Facilities Department by ensuring all Health & Safety requirements are met.
• Carry a designated phone and pager for communication purposes and enacting the appropriate response.
• Liaise with Facilities Foreman to issue fortnightly report to Facilities Manager / Assistant Facilities Manager on status of works.
• Must be available to assist and coordinate staff and works during unforeseen emergencies such as adverse weather conditions to ensure a safe site for staff, service users and visitors.
• To react and assist in Fire Alarm activation and any other unforeseen emergencies.
• Possess excellent communication skills to regularly inform the Management team on a regular basis on ongoing issues.
• Must be willing to participate with all future technology developments relevant to the department
• Must be competent and willing to undertake basic plumbing and electrical tasks when required and assist with other department staffing shortfalls.
• Must be presentable and wear hospital issued uniform and PPE.
• Ensure spare part stock levels are maintained and seek quotes as and when required.
• Be competent to carry out toolbox talks for contractors and department staff.
• Be competent to review RAMS before issuing to H&S department.
• Carry out toolbox checks to ensure issued tools are kept safe and maintained.
• Project manage minor works related to the facilities department.
• Maintain dignity and respect.
• Must assist with managing the fire safety systems on site, including passive and active systems and have a good knowledge of fire door maintenance.
• Ensure timekeeping standards are at a high level for yourself and all staff.
• Manage workshops, compounds, stores, and plantrooms to ensure they are kept clean and safe.
• Willing to partake in further training.
• Must be available to work outside of normal hours as and when required to ensure the operational requirements of the organisation are maintained, at times this can be at very short notice