CHW Electrician

Electrician HSE West and North West (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon) Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Job Title and Grade Electrician, HSE West and North West (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon) (Grade Code: 5096) Remuneration The salary scale for the post is (as at 01/03/2025) €41,153 €42,299 €45,106 €45,388 €45,670 €45,951 €46,235 €46,517 €46,800 €47,082 €47,395 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. Campaign Reference CHW53-ELE-25 Closing Date Monday 30th June 2025 at 12 noon Proposed Interview date(s) As soon as possible following the closing date. Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage Location of Post There is currently one permanent whole time vacancy available in Mayo Community Living Services. A panel may be created as a result of this campaign for an Electrician within HSE West and North West (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon) from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration for the role of an Electrician may be filled. Informal Enquiries Enda Mullarkey - Maintenance Manager Tel: 087 140 1649 Email: Enda.Mullarkey@hse.ie Details of Service Mayo Community Living is a community service in Community Healthcare West which provides Residential Services to adults living with an Intellectual Disability. The current service referred to as Mayo Community Living provides a community service to the People we support in numerous community homes across Co. Mayo. The service is divided into distinct service areas within Co. Mayo. De-congregation of the Swinford location is ongoing. Reporting Relationship The Electrician will report to the Maintenance Foreperson. Purpose of the Post The person appointed will carry out electrical service, maintenance and repair work as part of a multidisciplinary team comprising engineers, technicians, general operatives, support and specialist contractors to deliver a prompt, efficient cost effective customer focused service in a team environment. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional The Electrician will: · Work under the direction and control of Mayo Community Living Maintenance Manager/Foreman · Operate and maintain the electrical and mechanical services of all buildings within Mayo Community Living Services and/or other HSE premises within Mayo Community Services area as may be required from time to time in accordance with service needs and National and European regulations and best practice. · Carry out minor electrical installation work as directed. · Participate in the upkeep and maintenance of interior and exterior lighting systems. · Update and record regularly, all alterations and additions to the existing electrical systems. · Complete Portable Appliance Testing following repair, and as required · Complete weekly equipment checks/surveys/tests as directed by your Line Manager · Support contractors with connections & isolations, as directed by your Line Manager. · Work with outside contractors and service companies as required, and engage actively in gaining the knowledge that will be necessary for the future maintenance of new equipment and plant that come under the remit of Mayo Community Living Services Departments. · Co-operate with new technology – Actively use electronic Maintenance Management Systems and other computerised systems. Provide and maintain such written and computerised records as required. · Be familiar and comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety Acts, Regulations, operating procedures, and all other relevant statutory requirements and regulations in particular the Safety, Health & welfare at Work (General Application Regulations 2007) Part 3 Electricity. · Be familiar with the National Rules for Electrical Installations Fourth Edition ET 101:2008 and I.S. 10101:2020 · Familiarise himself/herself with new technology and be prepared to participate and co-operate in all training courses considered appropriate. · Liaise with all other members of the Maintenance Department as required, to develop good efficient working relationships to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner, and to the best of your ability. · Liaise with Mayo Community Living Services departments to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner · Work reasonable overtime as directed. · Participate in a shift rota, if required to do so, and as the service needs. · Participate in the multi-site on-call out-of-hours service, if required, and as per existing and future arrangements. · Carry a bleep/pager/tablet/mobile phone or communication device, as deemed most appropriate by your Line Manager. · Operate and adhere to all existing and future national and local productivity agreements. · Give his /her full co-operation with ongoing developments and with change in work practice subject to consultation. · He/she may be required from time-to-time to act in a supervisory capacity. · Perform such duties as assigned to him/her by the Maintenance Manager/Designated Officer. · Be accountable for all tools, stock or equipment under his/her control and to ensure that all such equipment is kept in the proper state of repair in accordance with safety standards. Health & Safety The Electrician will: · 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. · Have a working knowledge of the National Guidelines for the Prevention of Nosocomial Invasive Aspergillosis During Construction/Renovation Activities Guidelines. · Have a working knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation, including the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act (2005), Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations (2007) and a good level of knowledge regarding all other health and safety legislation. · 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 Candidates must have at the latest date of application: - 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 – Electrical (or equivalent qualification). Or (ii) Possess the National Craft Certificate issued by FETAC Or (iii) Possess the Senior Trade Certificate issued by the Department of Education Or (iv) Possess a Level 3 Technical/Trade qualification or equivalent issued by City & Guilds, London And (b) Candidates must have the requisite technical knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability) to discharge the functions of the post Health Candidates 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 Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character Post Specific Requirements · Experience in electrical installations, operation and maintenance in industrial and/or healthcare setting · Experience in managing electrical services and contractors relevant to the role · Have successfully undertaken the SOLAS safe pass Health & safety awareness programme or equivalent approved training programme · Hold a full clean drivers license category B Other requirements specific to the post Access to own transport & hold a Full Manual B License Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Candidates must: Technical / Professional Knowledge · Demonstrate knowledge of installation testing of electrical systems, in particular in relation to competency to interpret results of testing completed by others. · Demonstrate knowledge of electrical systems used in large scale and complex installations such as found in the acute hospital environment. · Demonstrate knowledge and experience of maintenance of complex electrical installations such as Fire Alarm Systems, and generator control systems. · Demonstrate computer and data recording skills and in particular in relation to recording status of works. · Demonstrate knowledge of energy efficiency issues and methodologies for monitoring same · Demonstrate knowledge and experience of working on Building Management Systems for the control of heating, cooling and ventilation systems. · Demonstrate an ability to assess benefits of alternative solutions. · Demonstrate experience maintaining industrial/healthcare and buildings and acute healthcare equipment as relevant to the role. · Demonstrate experience of LV & MV volt electrical systems and installing and/or maintaining electrical services in an industrial/healthcare setting, as relevant to the role. · Demonstrate experience in interpretation of drawings of electrical systems. · Demonstrate experience in liaising with electrical service companies and contractors, as relevant to the role. Planning and Organising Skills · Demonstrate experience in the measurement of materials and organising tools and equipment to complete maintenance and project work. · Demonstrate experience in the implementation and management of work schedules. · Demonstrate experience in the development of method safety statements. · Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills. · Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of value for money in the performance of work. · Demonstrate the ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple tasks effectively. · Demonstrate experience in working effectively under pressure. Team & Leadership Skills · Demonstrate the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team to resolve problems and implement solutions. · Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative. Communication / Interpersonal Skills · Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information on the extent and status of works in a clear and concise manner, written and verbal. · Demonstrate an ability to receive and implement instructions in an effective and efficient manner. Problem Solving & Decision Making · Demonstrate good problem solving skills to maximise local repair capacity while avoiding compromise to certification requirements. · Demonstrate good judgement skills in relation to competency to complete & certify works. Commitment to Providing a Quality Service · Demonstrate a commitment to providing a quality service; including an awareness and appreciation of the service user such as patients, general public, medical and non-medical staff. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking / Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion The HSE is an equal opportunities employer. Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to the organisation. The HSE believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to its success – we aim to develop the workforce of the HSE so that it reflects the diversity of HSE service users and to strengthen it through accommodating and valuing different perspectives. Ultimately this will result in improved service user and employee experience. The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees inclusive of age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion and sexual orientation are respected, valued and can reach their full potential. The HSE aims to achieve this through development of an organisational culture where injustice, bias and discrimination are not tolerated. The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and resources to staff, such as those who require a reasonable accommodation at work because of a disability or long term health condition. For further information on the HSE commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, please visit the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion web page at https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/diversity/ Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The CPSA is responsible for establishing the principles that should be followed when making an appointment. These are set out in the CPSA Code of Practice. The Code outlines the standards that should be adhered to at each stage of the selection process and sets out the review and appeal mechanisms open to candidates should they be unhappy with a selection process. The CPSA Code of Practice can be accessed via https://www.cpsa.ie/ . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed. This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Electrician HSE West and North West (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon) Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure There is currently one permanent whole time vacancy available in Mayo Community Living Services. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created as a result of this campaign for an Electrician within HSE West and North West (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon) from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration for the role of an Electrician may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointment) Act 2004. Remuneration The salary scale for the post is (as at 01/03/2025) €41,153 €42,299 €45,106 €45,388 €45,670 €45,951 €46,235 €46,517 €46,800 €47,082 €47,395 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. Working Week The standard weekly working hours of attendance for your grade are 39 hours per week. Your normal weekly working hours are 39 hours. Contracted hours that are less than the standard weekly working hours for your grade will be paid pro rata to the full time equivalent. You are required to work agreed roster/on-call arrangements advised by your Reporting Manager. Your contracted hours are liable to change between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of collective agreements and HSE Circulars. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Contracting stage. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004 Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants joining the public service or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26 week break, after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71. Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 The welfare and protection of children is the responsibility of all HSE staff. You must be aware of and understand your specific responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015, the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 in accordance with Section 2, Children First National Guidance and other relevant child safeguarding legislation and policies. Some staff have additional responsibilities such as Line Managers, Designated Officers and Mandated Persons. You should check if you are a Designated Officer and / or a Mandated Person and be familiar with the related roles and legal responsibilities. For further information, guidance and resources please visit: HSE Children First webpage. Infection Control Have a working knowledge of 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. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: Developing a SSSS for the department/service , as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained, and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures . Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note: Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS [1]A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function/H&S web-pages 2See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy