RHM-- - Engineering Officer, Maintenance Department

Grade VIII Engineering Officer, Maintenance Department

RHM-02-2025-38

Regional Hospital Mullingar

Location of Post:

Maintenance Department, Regional Hospital Mullingar

There is currently one permanent & full time vacancy in Maintenance Department, RHM.

The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity/region as the need arises.

A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries:

For further information about the role, please contact:

Margaret Kelleher, Hospital Manager, RHM

GMOffice.RHM@hse.ie

HR Point of Contact:

HSE Dublin and Midlands is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact:

William Wang

HR Recruitment Officer

Dublin & Midlands

Email: William.Wang@hse.ie

Tel: 0873251532

Purpose of Post:

The person appointed will manage a multidisciplinary Maintenance team comprising of administrative, trades / technical, general operatives and other designated hospital staff as may be assigned, in order to meet the maintenance, repair, upkeep and decoration needs of the properties at Regional Hospital Mullingar and aligned campuses/premises, in accordance with the responsibilities and duties of the post.

Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications and / or Experience:

1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

a) Possess a first class technological certificate (intermediate Stage) or a Technological certificate (Advanced Stage) or a full course certificate in building, issued by the Dept of Education (i.e. – have successfully completed an apprenticeship in a building related trade).

Or

b) Hold a recognised professional technical diploma (level 7) (e.g.: Engineering/Surveying/Facilities Management/Architect etc)

Or

c) Be a fellow or professional associate (building services Division) of the Royal institute of Chartered Surveyors;

Or

d) Hold a qualification at least equivalent of a, b or c

And

(e) Have 7 years post qualification experience in architecture/mechanical/electrical engineering/facilities management or building surveying works, including adequate experience in the construction or maintenance of large complex buildings or maintenance of the mechanical, electrical and heating services of such buildings.

And

(f) Have experience in managing significant Operational Budgets in a complex work environment

And

(g) Have experience of managing a multi-disciplinary trades and technical team of internal staff and external contractors

And

(h) Possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and of administrative capacity for the proper discharge of the duties of the post

And

(i) be capable of working on his/her own initiative

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 Specfics:

• Possess a valid safe pass or equivalent
• Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience of maintaining industrial or large scale and complex buildings and associated plant including experience in the management of a maintenance team , as relevant to the role
• Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in electrical, mechanical and building maintenance including preventative maintenance programmes in industrial or health setting as relevant to the role