Facilities Technician

Role overview

This permanent full-time position supports the Facilities and Utilities function at UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford. The role reports to the Facilities Supervisor and Facilities Manager and focuses on the day-to-day upkeep of facilities systems, building fabric, and plant.

Key duties

• Keep the helpdesk record, planned preventive maintenance (PPM) tasks, reporting, and monitoring work consistently updated.
• Work as part of the wider Whitfield Hospital Facilities team, including the Projects Team, and also support satellite locations in Cleaboy, SETU Arena, Carlow, and Cork.
• Take part in site energy activities covering gas, electricity, and water, with a focus on ongoing efficiency gains and reduced usage.
• Assist the Facilities Manager in promoting energy awareness and sustainability through the ISO 50001 energy management approach.
• Support the Facilities Manager, Projects Team, and Bio-Medical Engineers in overseeing contractors and specialist visiting engineers so services remain high-quality, technically sound, and cost-effective.
• Help ensure all new assets are logged in the F2 Helpdesk/Asset database and that PPM schedules are created in line with Facilities Manager and/or Bio-Medical Engineer guidance.
• Work with the Facilities Supervisor/Manager and Bio-Medical Engineer to maintain appropriate materials and stock levels for both preventive and reactive work within budget limits.
• Support the operation and maintenance of installed building services across relevant technical disciplines, following job specifications, PPM schedules, and task sheets in the F2 Helpdesk/Asset database system.
• Carry out work in line with UPMC Whitfield quality, health and safety, and facilities policies and procedures, as well as applicable accreditation requirements such as HSA, JCI, and CHKS.
• Assist with scheduled contractor audits to confirm that service levels continue to deliver good value and quality.
• Help promote a strong health and safety culture across designated facilities and utilities plant rooms.
• Contribute to utility operations maintenance planning and energy management on site.

Skills and experience required

The post requires a qualified mechanical, electrical, or maintenance technician at Level 6 HETAC, with at least three years of post-qualification experience in a facilities maintenance role within a regulated pharmaceutical, healthcare, or food and beverage environment. Healthcare experience is preferred.

Candidates should bring experience in asset care maintenance services, maintenance standards, cost-saving initiatives, and minor works projects, along with a solid grasp of maintenance, reliability, safety, quality, and regulatory expectations. A self-starting, accountable attitude is essential.

Licence and certifications

A full clean driving licence is required. The following are desirable: Safe Pass, Manual Handling, MEWP, and First Aid/Basic Life Support certifications.

Compensation

The salary range is €44,945.00 to €58,563.94 per year, based on a 39-hour working week.

Additional information

This job summary is intended to outline the main areas of responsibility and may be reviewed or updated as business needs change.

Equal opportunity and benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.

The organisation offers a market-competitive total rewards package that supports fairness and career growth.

• Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents
• Competitive pension plan
• Company-funded death in service benefit equal to 3 times salary
• Critical illness cover for all employees up to age 66
• Annual ACES performance and recognition programme
• Enhanced annual leave of up to 27 days
• Flexible working options to help balance family and other commitments
• Learning and development opportunities for career progression

About the employer

UPMC is a global academic medical centre focused on patient-centred care delivered close to home. Through its international network, the organisation operates hospitals and ambulatory care centres across Ireland, Italy, and Croatia. In Ireland, UPMC has served the South East since 2006 and now includes UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, as well as other hospitals, outpatient centres, radiotherapy locations, sports medicine clinics, and a nationwide concussion network.