Facilities Management Attendant

The Position

Limerick City and County Council is establishing a panel from which temporary and permanent Facilities Management Attendant posts may be filled.

As Facilities Management Attendant, you will play a vital role in ensuring that Limerick City and County Council’s corporate buildings are safe, welcoming, efficient and well-maintained for staff, elected members and the public.

This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same. You will work as part of a dedicated Facilities team, supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of Council buildings and helping to deliver excellent services across the organisation.

Why Join Us?

We pride ourselves on fostering a positive workplace culture where teamwork, respect, and continuous learning are at the heart of what we do.

You’ll have the chance to contribute to meaningful projects, develop your skills, and be part of an organisation that values your ideas and professional development.

What We’re Looking For

• We are seeking a practical, reliable and customer-focused individual who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in maintaining high standards.

• Have strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Be proactive and capable of working on their own initiative.

• Possess excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Have experience carrying out general maintenance, facilities or operational support duties.

• Be flexible and adaptable in responding to the changing needs of the service.

• Responsible for Health and Safety monthly checks.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to health, safety and environmental best practice.

• Knowledge and experience in the use of computer systems required.

• Full Category B driving licence.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment.

• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.

• A culture that values employee engagement and wellbeing.

Employee Benefits

• Salary: €1,563.30–€1,612.58 fortnightly.

• Leave: 25 days annually.

• Hours: 39 per week.

• Superannuation scheme in place.

• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave.

• A range of Family Friendly Policies.

• A range of Learning and Developmental Opportunities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• To assist in the management, under the control and direction of the Assistant Facilities Manager/Facilities Manager, or as delegated, the various facilities and services necessary for the efficient and effective operation of Council buildings and other such premises as may be specified from time to time.

• To promote a good image of the Council and ensure the delivery of a quality and courteous service to the public, Councillors and staff.

• To assist in the management of the following contracts and/or services:

• All maintenance contracts including lifts, fire extinguishing equipment, security, office and window cleaning, etc.

• Responsible for all fire drills, fire officers and weekly fire alarm test.

• The computerised building management system governing ventilation and heating, etc.

• All technical systems.

• Shared facilities, e.g. copiers, printers, drinks machine, notice boards and audio/visual equipment.

• Any such service providers to the corporate buildings.

• To carry out under the direction of the Assistant Facilities Manager/Facilities Manager, the postal arrangements of the organisation.

• To carry out any repairs, maintenance and cleaning as may be required from time to time.

• To check plant and equipment and make safe any damaged fixtures or fittings.

• To respond to staff requests for assistance.

• Assist in the card access system, track and control new employees and leavers.

• To set up/relocate workstations and fixtures as instructed.

• To monitor regularly the Council Chamber, and conference and meeting rooms, and their equipment to ensure a satisfactory standard of maintenance.

• Assist in meeting room booking system.

• To maintain and clean the refuse room.

• To monitor and organise car parking areas and maintenance of the corporate grounds and to ensure that at all times the grounds are litter free.

• To be responsible for the daily security of the building which may include the custody of keys.

• To open and close buildings as directed.

• To monitor and respond to intruder alarm/fire alarm system and adjust as instructed. Monitor CCTV. Respond to panic alarms.

• To format and print access cards as instructed.

• To be available to attend to any emergency work that may arise outside of normal working hours.

• To respond to queries/calls from An Garda Siochana or any other such persons.

• General porterage duties including the movement and storage of materials/deliveries as required.

• Offer support to Customer Services and security for aggressive customers at public counters.

• This may include retrieval from the archive/storage facilities.

• To manage the stores in corporate buildings.

• Manage all deliveries to buildings, distribute or arrange collection of deliveries and to keep records of all deliveries.

• To assist in the preparation and execution of presentations/exhibitions, meetings including Council meetings etc.

• To ensure compliance with work safety procedures in operation in Limerick City and County Council and to fully participate in any safety programme that may be implemented.

• To wear any safety equipment/clothing supplied.

• To remove paper and cardboard waste from each office on a daily basis.

• To collect material from waste facilities regularly and to arrange for proper disposal of same in accordance with the Council’s Environmental policies.

• To carry out inspections on all communal areas including toilets/changing facilities to ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness and carry out any works that may be required.

• To clean as required, any spillages, floods etc.

• To keep the Assistant Facilities Manager/Facilities Manager informed on all matters in relation to Council buildings and any other premises as may be specified from time to time.

• To keep a log of all calls/complaints received in relation to these premises.

• To create and maintain accurate records as required by the Assistant Facilities Manager/Facilities Manager, or as delegated.

• To carry out such work of a manual inspection or clerical nature as may be assigned to him/her from time to time.

• The person employed may be required to drive a car in the course of their duties and should possess a clean driving licence.

• To co-operate with and use any new technology/equipment that is put in place from time to time.

• To operate whatever type of communication system is supplied.

• Be required to make themselves available for training programmes as required by Limerick City & County Council and to update the training as necessary.

• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Recruitment Process:

• Email completed application form to recruitment@limerick.ie before the stated closing date.

• Selection Process.

• Eligibility check.

• Shortlisting may apply.

• Competitive interview (online/in person).

• Panel formation for future vacancies.

The Person – Qualifications

1. Character

Candidates shall be of good character.

2. Health

Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

3. Education, Experience, etc.

(a) Be of good character.

(b) Be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

• Have reached a standard of education sufficient to enable him/her to carry out the duties assigned to him/her satisfactorily.

• Hold a current Private Security Authority Licence.

• Have satisfactory knowledge of and experience in building maintenance work.

• Have good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Have the capacity to contribute to and work well in a team.

• Hold a current clean Category B driving licence and have the use of a car.

*Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document.

Terms and Conditions

1. The Post:

Subject to the availability of suitably qualified candidates a panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the Director General.

The panel may be used by Limerick City and County Council to fill permanent and temporary positions that may arise for its duration.

Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel.

2. Annual Leave

The successful candidate will have 25 days annual leave.

3. Salary:

Salary scale: €1,563.30 - €1,612.58 per fortnight.

Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage.

In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point (currently €1,563.30).

4. Location:

Limerick City and County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any department or premises now or in the future.

Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation.

The person appointed will be required to travel to and from work at their own expense.

5. Hours of Work:

The working hours at present provide for a five-day, thirty-nine-hour working week. Hours may vary from time to time.

The working hours may be reviewed at any time by the Council.

The post may require flexibility in working outside of normal hours, including at weekends, as necessary.

No additional remuneration will be paid in respect of such activities.

The provisions of Limerick City and County Council’s Time and Attendance Policy is applicable to this grade at the current time.

6. Sick Leave:

The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail.