Facilities Technician

Overview of role: 

Support the Facilities/Utilities team. Reporting to the Facilities Supervisor & Facilities Manager, the role will involve day to day maintenance of the site Facilities/Utilities systems, building fabric and plant

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• To complete & comply with keeping the Helpdesk jobs & PPM tasks up-to-date to ensure that the reporting systems and monitoring responsibilities are maintained throughout
• Contribute as a Facilities Maintenance Technician in the Whitfield Hospital wide Facilities Team including the Projects Team, along with satellite sites in Cleaboy, SETU Arena, Carlow and Cork.
• Participate and contribute to site energy (gas, electricity & water) to ensure continuous improvement in energy use and reduction through continuous improvement
• Support the Facilities Manager with the promotion of Energy Awareness and Sustainability (ISO 50,001 Energy Management system)
• Support the Facilities Manager, Projects Team & Bio-Medical Engineers with managing the on-site Sub-Contractors and any other Specialist Visiting Engineers to the site as may be required, in such a way to achieve the highest level of service to the Hospitals occupants in the most cost efficient and technically competent manner
• Assist with ensuring all new Assets are added to the F2 Helpdesk/Asset database system and PPM schedules are setup as per Facilities Manager and/or Bio-Medical Engineers guidelines
• Support the Facilities Supervisor/Manager & Bio-Medical Engineer with correct materials/stock levels for preventative & re-active work in accordance with the Facilities & Bio-Medical budget guidelines
• To support the Facilities/Bio-Medical team with the operation and maintenance of the building services installed, within the broad range of their technical disciplines, in total compliance with the job specification and in accordance with PPM schedules and task sheets provided by the F2 Helpdesk/Asset database PPM system
• Support the Facilities Manager, Projects Team & Bio-Medical Engineer with managing all tasks undertaken in accordance with the UPMC Whitfield Quality/Health & Safety/Facilities Policies & Procedures and in accordance with the appointed accreditation body (HSA/JCI/CHKS etc)
• To assist the Facilities Supervisor/Manager with conducting scheduled audits on the performance of the Sub-contractors to ensure their performance continues to provide the best value-for-money & quality service
• Supporting the Facilities Supervisor/Manager with promoting a Health & Safety environment and culture throughout the designated Facilities/Utilities plantrooms
• Contributor to the site utility operations maintenance planning and energy management

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Mechanical, Electrical or Maintenance Technician (Level 6 HETAC)
• At least 3 Years post qualification in a Facilities Maintenance role in a regulated Pharmaceutical, Healthcare or Food and Beverage industry. (Healthcare preferable)
• Asset Care Maintenance services, Maintenance standards, Cost savings / minor works projects
• Strong understanding of maintenance, reliability, safety, quality and regulatory
• See it – own it – do it attitude, self-motivated individual
• Full Drivers license
• Safe Pass certified (Desirable) 
• Manual Handling certified (Desirable)
• MEWP certified (Desirable)
• First Aid/Basic Life Support certified (Desirable)

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.About UPMC  UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.