Maintenance Manager x 2
This role involves overseeing the maintenance of healthcare facilities across a portfolio of buildings in South East Ireland, with locations in Carlow / Kilkenny and Wexford. As Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for managing contracts, contractors, specialist services, and reactive maintenance.
Duties:
* Manage the maintenance of buildings, plant, electrical, and mechanical systems.
* Ensure compliance with fire alarm, emergency lighting, passive fire prevention, and fire fighting equipment standards and best practice.
* Manage staff, materials, equipment, finances, and contractors associated with the Technical Services and Maintenance Department.
* Develop technical specifications for tenders as required.
* Verify that external contractors have the necessary insurance cover and tax clearance certificates.
* Manage staff regarding absenteeism, attendance/time returns, and disciplinary procedures in accordance with guidelines and protocols.
* Foster and develop harmonious working relationships between staff.
* Ensure compliance with financial and procurement regulations.
* Manage the maintenance service within allocated budgetary constraints.
* Plan, organize, and control work to provide a continuous and quality service to Facilities.
* Compile and record maintenance reports consistent with best practice and quality control measures.
* Manage and report on the computerized job scheduling system.
* Maintain good outward communications with building occupants, senior management, and contractors.
* Motivate maintenance department staff and develop good staff relations.
* Promote a quality working environment within the Maintenance Department.
Administration:
* Record all maintenance activities in a professional manner.
* Manage asset register system.
* Manage and operate the maintenance requisition system. Provide reports as required to department heads.
* Raise purchase orders relating to maintenance works and contracts.
Health & Safety, Environmental:
* Have a working knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation, including the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act (2005), Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations (2007)(SI 299), construction regulations 2013(SI 291), and other relevant health and safety legislation.
* Have a working knowledge of the purpose and function of the Health & Safety Authority (HSA). The post holder may be asked to participate in inspections as appropriate.
* Support and promote a safe working environment at all times, including participation in the development of the annual maintenance safety statement.
* Have a working knowledge of the Fire Services Act 1981 and 2003.
* Have a working knowledge of the Building Control Act 1990 and 2007 and Technical Guidance Documents.
* Have a working knowledge of Current Fire Alarm and Emergency Standards IS 3218 and IS 3219.
* Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).
Requirements:
* Trade certification in Mechanical and/or Electrical.
* 3 - 5 years experience in a similar role.
* Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous professional development and a willingness to upskill to stay current with industry trends and evolving best practices.