Maintenance Craftsman/Technician

Remuneration

The salary scale for the post is: (01/08/2025)

€41,565 €42,722 €45,557 €45,842 €46,127 €46,411 €46,697 €46,982 €47,268 €47,553 €47,869

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

Purpose of the post

The person appointed will carry out building and carpentry maintenance and repair works as part of a multidisciplinary team comprising of engineers, Craftworkers, general operatives and supporting contractors. To deliver a prompt, efficient cost-effective customer focused service in a team environment.

Principal duties and responsibilities

Professional

The Maintenance Craftsman/Technician (Carpenter) will:

·        Assist in maintaining all HSE buildings (interior and exterior) in an outstanding condition of readiness by accomplishing timely carpentry maintenance as well as major improvements and renovations.

·        Be able to operate all types of woodworking equipment to include all hand and bench tools

·        Be accountable for all tools, and ensure stock of equipment is kept in proper state of repair in accordance with safety standards

·        Comply with Health and Safety legislation when performing assigned responsibilities

·        Be required to work mainly on their own and will be required to complete tasks associated with completing the requisitions, which may include drilling, chasing, coring, lifting floor covering, cleaning etc.

·        Be required to assist all other trades in the completion of small refurbishment projects and new installations

·        Attend to the maintenance and routine repairs of existing fitted furniture, renovations, locks, doors, PVC windows and doors, glass replacements, roofs, valleys, barges, ridge tiles, floor tiles, shower tiles, facia and soffit, gutters, and down pipes

·        Assist in the drawing up of planned maintenance programme in consultation with the Maintenance Foreman as required.

·        Carry out the installation and fabrication of fitted presses, cupboards and shelving.

·        Carry out first and second fixing for minor building work

·        Carry out fault-finding and repairs i.e., roof leaks

·        Carry out planned preventative maintenance programmes, equipment checks, inspections and plant operational and performance log readings as set out by the Maintenance Manager/Maintenance Foreman.

·        Assist where required, other trades with maintenance duties not related to carpentry, such duties will be assigned by the maintenance foremen and manager.

·        Be involved in concrete shuttering

·        Be required to carry out fire door checks and resolve any deflects in line with HSE fire door policy

·        Operate and carry out planned preventative maintenance programmes as set out by the Maintenance Manager or Foreman. Carry a mobile phone, pager or other aids of communication as required

·        Operate and work with new technology and provide and maintain such written and computer records, as required from time to time.

·        Report to the Maintenance Foreman/Maintenance Officer and carry out such duties as are delegated by them for the maintenance and upkeep of the buildings and grounds identified.

·        Work the days and hours specified by the Maintenance Manager/Maintenance Foreman or nominated officer. This may include evenings and weekends and will be subject to review. Some overtime will be required to be performed periodically.

·        Record all maintenance activities in a professional manner

·        Participate in the management of new developments projects, as and when required

·        Be required to work in adverse conditions in emergency situations as directed (Emergency roof repairs)

·        Liaise and work with outside contractors, as and when required

·        Perform maintenance of the building fabric and the hospital grounds, where required

·        Be required to work in satellite sites from time to time

·        Be required to take part in any On Call agreement in practice

·        Be required to assist and train apprentices in their duties

·        In line with core principles of an integrated workforce, the person employed will carry out any cross-trade duties when required

Team Work

The Maintenance Craftsman/Technician (Carpenter) will:

·        Have the competence to work on one’s own initiative and unsupervised, the person employed must have the ability to work effectively within the maintenance team in a proactive approach and manner.

Education & Training

The Maintenance Craftsman/Technician (Carpenter) will:

·        Be required to participate in the performance management programme as part of your role.

Health & Safety

The Maintenance Craftsman/Technician (Carpenter) will:

·        Familiarise himself/herself with the Fire Fighting Equipment and the Fire & safety Regulations in operation at the complex.

·        Familiarise himself/herself with the code of Safe Lifting Practice and to always adhere to same

·        Familiarise himself/herself with the operation of workshop machinery and to always observe good workshop practices

·        Use protective clothing and equipment as necessary while on duty in accordance with Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989 and 2004 and observe all other Safety Procedures currently in force.

·        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 Description 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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifications and/ or experience

1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:

(i) Possess a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Level 6 (or higher) Advanced Certificate Craft - Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent qualification).

Or

(ii) Possess the National Craft Certificate issued by FETAC

Or

(iii) Possess the Senior Trades Certificate issued by Department of Education.

Or

(iv) Possess a Level 3 Technical/Trade qualification or equivalent issued by City & Guilds, London.

And

(b) Candidates must possess the requisite technical knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability for the proper discharge of the office.

Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Post specific requirements

·        Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in working in an industrial domestic type buildings and/or healthcare environment as relevant to the role

·        Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience of buildings systems as applied to the healthcare environment, as relevant to the role

·        Have successfully completed the Solas Safe Pass Health & Safety Awareness Training Programme, or equivalent approved training programme in line with service need (please note if you have not undertaken this training, you will be required to successfully complete this training on taking up the post)

·        As this post may involve the driving of HSE owned vehicles, the successful candidate is required to hold a full clean Drivers Licence category B

Other requirements specific to the post

•        have access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role

•        As the maintenance service is a 24-hour service, some overtime will be required, periodically

•        The post holder will be required to participate in emergency call outs

•        It is desirable that candidates should live within a reasonable travel time of the respective Maintenance Department, such that emergencies can be responded to within a reasonable period.

•        The post holder will be required to carry a HSE mobile phone or bleep during working hours

•        Due to the nature of the business of the department, some of the works will be conducted outdoors (on roofs etc.) and in difficult weather conditions. The post holder will be required to work in all weather conditions when requested to do so, or when circumstance dictate.

Additional eligibility requirements:

Citizenship requirements

Eligible candidates must be:

(i)               EEA, Swiss, or British citizens

OR

(ii)              Non-European Economic Area citizens with permission to reside and work in the State

Read Appendix 2 of the Additional Campaign Information for further information on accepted Stamps for Non-EEA citizens resident in the State, including those with refugee status.

To qualify candidates must be eligible by the closing date of the campaign.

Skills, competencies and/or knowledge

Candidates Must:

Technical/Professional Skills

·        Demonstrate sufficient technical knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post.

·        Demonstrate evidence of workshop machinery skills and, be able to demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices with workshop machinery

·        Demonstrate an awareness of health & safety regulations and risk management, as relevant to the role

·        Demonstrate experience in the measurement of materials

·        Demonstrate an ability to develop method safety statements

Leadership and Team Work Skills

·        Demonstrate leadership and team working skills within a multi-disciplinary team

·        Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative

Planning and Organisational Skills

·        Demonstrate an ability to organise tools and equipment to complete maintenance and project work

·        Demonstrate an ability to implement work schedules

·        Demonstrate effective planning and organising skills

·        Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of value for money in the performance of work

·        Demonstrate an ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple tasks effectively

·        Demonstrate experience in working effectively under pressure

Problem Solving & Decision Making

·        Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information, solve problems and make decisions in a timely manner

·        Demonstrate the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team to resolve problems and implement solutions

Commitment to Providing a Quality Service

·        Demonstrate a commitment to providing a quality service including an awareness an appreciation of the service user such as patients, medical and non-medical staff

Communication / Interpersonal Skills

·        Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear concise manner, written and verbal

·        Demonstrate an ability to receive and implement instructions in an effective and efficient manner