Facilities Engineer, Cork University Dental School

OverviewPermanent Whole Time PostUCC wishes to appoint an experienced facilities manager for Cork University Dental School and Hospital who will be responsible for the implementation of agreed objectives and to ensure optimal functioning of building systems including mechanical electrical and fire/life safety systems.They will lead the ongoing conservation and improvement of the mechanical/electrical systems within the building.They will manage maintenance contracts and prepare detailed preventative maintenance programmes.The post holder will be the key person involved in the management of legionella.The Facilities Engineer will be responsible along with their colleagues in UCC Buildings & Estates Office for the design, tendering and project management of all small projects in the Dental School and Hospital.They will assist Laboratory Leads on the functionality of their respective labs and shall prepare and maintain detailed area specific operational manuals.They will work on their own initiative, have a high level of diagnostic and problem-solving skills, and enthusiastically deliver a prompt, customer focussed service in a team environment.They will be a highly safety conscious, hands-on, competent and innovative person.Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.ResponsibilitiesLead the implementation of objectives and ensure optimal functioning of building systems (mechanical, electrical, fire/life safety).Lead ongoing conservation and improvement of building M&E systems; manage maintenance contracts and prepare preventative maintenance programmes.Be the key person involved in the management of legionella.Collaborate with UCC Buildings & Estates Office on the design, tendering and project management of all small projects in the Dental School and Hospital.Assist Laboratory Leads on lab functionality and prepare/maintain detailed area-specific operational manuals.Operate with initiative, strong diagnostic/problem-solving skills, and customer-focused service in a team environment; maintain high safety standards.Qualifications/Experience (as described)High level of diagnostic and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and in a team; proactive and safety-conscious approach.Experience in facilities management, maintenance contracts, and preventative maintenance planning.Experience with legionella management is preferred.Ability to assist in design, tendering and project management of small projects within an academic/hospital setting.Ability to prepare and maintain detailed area-specific operational manuals.Other informationInformal enquiries can be made in confidence to David O\'Leary: Email: .The Department information is available at the University site.University College Cork is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and is an equal opportunities employer.Appointment may be made on the Admin III Salary Scale: €60,260 - €71,946 (Scale B) / €57,375 - €68,462 (Scale A).Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.Interviews may be online via Microsoft Teams or in person; candidates may be required to attend in person if online interviews occur.Applicants should apply online via the University College Cork vacancy portal.No late applications will be accepted.UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYERPlease note that appointment is subject to University approval and the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.To start the process, click the Apply button to Login/Register on the careers page.#J-*****-Ljbffr