Applications are now invited for the following position:
Chargehand Carpenter
Working 5 days: Monday – Thursday 8am-4:30pm, and Friday 8am – 3:30pm.
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.
* Previous experience in Health/ Hospitality desirable.
* Experience managing a team not essential but highly desirable.
* Full clean driving licence
* Basic computer literacy skills
* Must be able to work on own initiative
* Have broad technical knowledge
* Must possess excellent problem-solving skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Must have a great attention to detail
* 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:
(APPLICATIONS SHOULD NOT BE MADE TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS)
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Applications in the form of covering letter and Curriculum Vitae should be uploaded as one document by Sunday 8th December 2024. Please note that interviews are expected to be held week commencing 16th December 2024.
Panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled
St Patrick's Mental Health Services is an equal opportunities employer
Job Description
About the organisation
St Patrick's Mental Health Services (SPMHS) is Ireland's largest independent, not-for-profit mental health service. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality mental healthcare, to promoting mental health awareness, and to advocating for the rights of those experiencing mental health difficulties.
We now employ over 700 staff across our services. We hold our staff in high esteem and regard them as our most important asset, enabling us to fulfil our mission. We strive to create and maintain a forward-looking environment where our staff can be innovative and experience satisfaction in their work. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing development of our staff.
The role
Facilities Chargehand Carpenter
1.0WTE Full Time, Permanent Contract
The main purpose of the Facilities Chargehand Carpenter to assist in ensuring the structural safety and appropriateness of the building for the provision of service user care and support activities.
To deputise and assist the Facilities Foreperson.
The Facilities Chargehand Carpenter will report to the Facilities Manager.
The standard working week applying to the post is 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8am – 4.30pm and 8am – 3.30pm Friday.
The benefits
By joining us, you become part of Ireland’s largest independent, not-for-profit mental health service provider, bringing lots of opportunities for your career. We offer you many employee benefits, including:
* A competitive salary range: €46,909 - €49,587
* Annual tool allowance
* Daily travel allowance
* On call allowance
* 23 days annual leave
* Pension scheme
* Ongoing training
* Paid study leave and funding for further education
* Support for career advancement and professional development
* Subsidised canteen and onsite gym
* Central locations with free onsite parking or Bike to Work and TaxSaver Commuter Ticket schemes.
Location
St Patrick’s Hospital, James’s Street, Dublin 8, incorporating St Patricks Hospital Lucan and all SPMHS Dean Clinics.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Maintain the Hospital’s Salto access and control systems.
* Assisting with emergency preparedness planning and practice.
* Ensure the upkeep of all signage throughout the Hospital.
* Placement/Assembly/Maintenance of new and existing furniture around the Hospital campus
* Manage and assist trades person/s on specific tasks as required
* Ensure all meter readings are documented and recorded on a scheduled basis.
* Ensure drainage system is maintained and actioned promptly.
* Partake in Legionella prevention programme and ensure 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” as and when required
* Operate all hospital vehicles when required.
* To ensure all vehicles are maintained in good working order
* Work at heights using appropriate apparatus supplied by the hospital.
* 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
* Assisting with emergency preparedness planning and practice
* 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.
* Be available to assist and manage the clearing of internal pathways of snow, ice and adverse weather conditions when required to ensure safe site for staff, service users and visitors.
* To react and assist in Fire Alarm activation and any other unforeseen emergencies.
* Inform the Management team on a regular basis ongoing issue.
* Must be willing to participate with all future technology developments relevant to the department
* Must be competent and willing to undertake 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, to include passive and active systems and have a good knowledge of fire door maintenance.
* Ensure timekeeping standards are at a high level
* Manage workshop, 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 short notice.
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties. The person appointed may be required to perform other duties as appropriate which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the position. The person appointed will be assigned specific targets in terms of tasks and revenue.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or experience
Candidates:
* Must have completed at least 5 years’ post Carpentry Apprenticeship
* Must have a multi skilled competency.
* Previous experience in Health/ Hospitality desirable.
* Experience managing a team not essential but highly desirable.
* Full clean driving licence
* Basic computer literacy skills
* Must be able to work on own initiative
* Have broad technical knowledge
* Must possess excellent problem-solving skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Must have a great attention to detail
* Well organised and have the ability to prioritise tasks
Terms and Conditions
Tenure: 1.0wte Full time, Permanent contract, pensionable as below.
Working Week: The standard hours applying to this position is 39 hours per week.
Salary: The salary for the position is based on the SPMHS 2024 Chargehand scale (€46,909 - €49,587) and dependent on experience, plus allowances.
Daily travel allowance.
Tool allowance.
On Call allowance.
Annual Leave The annual leave associated with this position is 23 days.
Pension: All pensionable staff become members of the pension scheme after successful completion of probation. The scheme is a defined contribution scheme with a deduction from the salary of the employee of 4%. In respect of an internal appointment being made the individuals existing pension arrangements will continue.
Probation: The appointee will be appointed in a probationary capacity for the first six months during which time the job holder’s performance will be subject to ongoing review. The probationary period may be extended at the Hospital’s discretion, but will not, in any case, exceed 9 months.
Health: The appointee must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the position and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character: The appointee must be of good character.
Retirement Age: Normal retirement age for employees is 66 years which at present is also normal pension age.
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