General Operative

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A panel may be formed for University Hospital Waterford from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Professional

The General Operative will provide a flexible service covering a wide range of essential maintenance duties including grounds maintenance as required:

• The operation of various types of construction equipment to assist Craft Personnel
• Cleaning & sweeping of plant rooms including AHU’s and completion of all associated log books and records.
• The operation of maintenance & construction Plant/ machinery including commercial grade Grounds Maintenance equipment such as ride-on lawn-mowers, gritting and road sweeping plant, leaf blowers,
• Operation of Fork Lifts , small trucks, and vans and other HSE vehicles as and when required
• Use of herbicide/pesticide spraying equipment when required
• Use and safe storage of fuels, chemicals, herbicides as required
• Gritting and salting of roads and pavements;
• Working at heights/ off MEWP’s etc to carryout general maintenance tasks.
• Maintenance activity in relation to the May Park Lane Sewage Treatment Plant which will require participation in a weekend roster, if requested by TSD Management;
• Sweeping of Entrances and Car Parks;
• Waste collection and emptying of external /courtyard bins as directed;
• Perform chasing of walls as required by Craft Operatives and also perform minor manual excavation/ground works.

Education and Training

The General Operative will:

• Participate in training courses as specified by the HSE, to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of technology, communications and health care regulations.

Health & Safety

The General Operative will:

• Be familiar with the safe operation of machinery.
• Be familiar with the use of fire fighting equipment and fire and safety regulations in operation in the department.
• Be familiar with the code of safe lifting practice and to adhere to same at all times.
• Use protective clothing and equipment as necessary during the course of duty in accordance with the Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989 and 1985 and observe all other safety procedures currently in force. S/he shall carry out such duties as may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the Chief Executive Officer or nominated officer.
• Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc.and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
• To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.

The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.