Job Title: Maintenance Electrician Department: Engineering Job Type: Permanent Hours: 39 hours per week Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland.
Since it opened in the mid-****s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics.
Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare.
As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do.
Role Purpose: To provide the highest standard of service to patients and Staff at the Blackrock Clinic.
Qualifications: Qualified Electrician with experience in a similar environment Experience in a hospital setting would be desirable however not essential Key Areas of responsibility: Electrical Systems (e.g. fire alarm, cctv, intruder alarms, Manage Emergency Lighting testing and action any recommendations, Car parking equipment, Lifts, POD Carrier System, all Catering Equipment repairs, upgrades and maintenance associated).
Plumbing Systems (e.g. Water System Treatment e.g., testing, chlorination etc., and any issues arising. Repairs, upgrades and maintenance associated) Electronic Systems e.g., B.M.S. (repairs, upgrades and maintenance associated) Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (repairs, upgrades and maintenance associated) All mechanical plant (repairs, upgrades and maintenance associated) Hands on training of electrical apprentices in electrical, with first line support in plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.
Ensuing apprentices safety prior to commencement of a task.
First line support on biomedical equipment and pass on to Clinical Engineers if issue discovered.
Monitoring M&E outside contractors to ensure service quality and obtaining relevant test data reports on completion of visit.
To maintain vigilance and deal with any security incident in conjunction with HOD.
Technical support to security supervisor.
Member of Fire Response Team On call duties with 24-hour back-up, be flexible and work overtime as and when required.
Implementation and monitoring of Quality Assurance procedures for M&E and works carried out by other engineers and apprentices/trainees.
Maintenance of M&E manuals and records.
Maintenance and support for Med Gases and Air Systems Review and update service contracts and communicate any changes with Office Manager.
Prioritize, Assign, delegate and assist other Engineering staff with jobs when required, calling contractors if necessary.
Organising time with Department leads for small projects e.g painting, flooring, replacement pipework etc.
Co-ordinating to ensure the work is carried out to a high standard.
Daily office tasks including purchase orders, pricing, ordering materials, Pemac inputting.
Review and update service contracts and communicate any changes with Office Manager.
Communication Skills: Assist and train M&E personnel in their development.Provide support to Department apprentices for their four-year apprenticeship under the ETBC guideline.
On 24-hour back-up call rota for any problems that may occur and to deal with them in a quick and efficient manner.
Support the philosophy, objectives and goals of the Blackrock Clinic.
Observes the appropriate lines of authority.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all patients and the activities of the Blackrock Clinic.
Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in all areas of the Hospital/Clinic as required.
Demonstrate flexibility by working according to the workload demands of the Hospital/Clinic.
Participate in developing and providing quality care within the Blackrock Clinic.
Assist in orientation of new personnel.
Continue to develop personal knowledge and skills and seek outside educational opportunities.
Present a professional appearance and conform to the head-to-toe dress, hygiene and infection control policies of the clinic.
Be punctual on duty.
General Expectations: Assist and train M&E personnel in their development.Provide support to Department apprentices for their four-year apprenticeship under the ETBC guideline.
On 24-hour back-up call rota for any problems that may occur and to deal with them in a quick and efficient manner.
Support the philosophy, objectives and goals of the Blackrock Clinic.
Observes the appropriate lines of authority.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all patients and the activities of the Blackrock Clinic.
Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in all areas of the Hospital/Clinic as required.
Demonstrate flexibility by working according to the workload demands of the Hospital/Clinic.
Participate in developing and providing quality care within the Blackrock Clinic.
Assist in orientation of new personnel.
Continue to develop personal knowledge and skills and seek outside educational opportunities.
Present a professional appearance and conform to the head-to-toe dress, hygiene and infection control policies of the clinic.
Be punctual on duty.
At the Blackrock Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth.
As a member of the team you can benefit from: Competitive salary Onsite parking Pension Discounted café Sports and Social club Employee Assistance Programme Discounted onsite pharmacy Please Note: Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work.
Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed.
Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
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Skills: Maintenance Experience Communication Skills Time Management