Maintenance Supervisor

This is a hands-on role.

· The Supervisor shall be accountable for expenditure made by the department.

· He/she shall also from time to time be assigned budgets in respect of minor capital works and shall be responsible for the procurement and execution of same.

· The maintenance, repair, upkeep and decoration of all buildings and building services.

· The repair and upkeep of all windows, ceilings, doors, walls, boundary walls, fences, roadways, footpaths, grounds and site services.

· The maintenance, repair, upkeep and efficient operation of the emergency on-call system (EoC) and MEP services on site, communications equipment, fire systems, fuel and other plant and services. This will include lifts, medical gases, catering, steam (where applicable), ventilation (HVAC), air conditioning systems and other specific services as may be present on site.

· Maintenance repair and upkeep of water services and the necessary quality and statutory documentation, sewerage systems including the safety requirements associated with them.

· The supervision of staff as assigned to him/her, management of time sheet’s and certification as appropriate for salary returns.

· Development and implementation of a comprehensive maintenance programme for buildings, plant, building services and equipment, utilising the best available practices and exploring advances in information technology to achieve this.

· Manage energy usage. Implement, manage and maintain energy and building management systems.

· Manage environmental issues as appropriate to the team function.

· To implement and manage emergency on-call / call-out systems.

· To arrange maintenance contracts (and other SLAs) for specialised plant, services and equipment in his/her area, supervise work of the maintenance contractors and certify completion of work before payments are processed.

· Where appropriate to prepare feasibility reports, estimates, tender documents (drawings, specifications and contract conditions), obtain tenders, review method statements and other documentation, arrange contracts, supervise construction and commission approved minor capital and major maintenance works. To prepare reports and maintain records on the progress of the works. To certify monies due to contractors for the works.

· To be aware and implement all Safety, Health and Welfare at work legislation, regulations and good practice relevant to the role of supervisor as it applies to the Health Service Executive and contractor’s staff. To ensure that all staff under his/her control are aware of the Health Service Executive’s policies in relation to Safety, Health and Welfare at work legislation and that the relevant NMH policies are adhered to. To arrange appropriate training programmes for staff. To ensure compliance with the Safety Health and Welfare at Work (Construction Regulations 2001) in relation to maintenance and minor capital works. To act as Project Supervisor Design Stage or Project Supervisor Construction Stage as appropriate for maintenance and minor capital works. To carry out annual safety audits in areas under his/her control and liaise with the local Health & Safety Officer on the updating of the relevant safety statements and procedures. To liaise with the local Health and Safety Officer on all matters relating to the Safety, Health and Welfare at work.

· To maintain 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.

· To undertake risk assessments including facility, services, chemical and environmental as are required for the function of the department.

· To undertake further training in relation to Health & Safety Construction Regulations as required.

· To implement quality improvement programmes in his/her area of responsibility.

· To perform such additional duties appropriate to the office as may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the Facilities Engineering Manager or agent.