Technician (School of Mechanical Engineering) (Permanent Wholetime) (Reference: 528a/2025) Job Description The Technician will be responsible to the President, Director, Head of School, Assistant Head of School, and Senior Technical Officer/Technical Officer for the administration and development of technical facilities within University, College/Directorate, School, Department, Function level. The appointee will be required to work closely with students, management, academic, technical and other staff. Key responsibilities Organising, preparing and setting up for practical classes, demonstrations, assessments, practical examinations, project and research work in laboratory and other areas. To undertake commissioning of new equipment. Installing and testing of software, making software available to appropriate users, ensuring anti-virus software is installed and kept up to date, network management where appropriate. Carry out routine maintenance of equipment. Provide technical assistance to lecturers and students to ensure the safe and smooth running of events. Ensure that laboratories, materials and equipment are kept clean, tidy and in good order Provide support for delivery and receipt of goods. Undertake such other duties as the Dean, Head of School/Head of Discipline or other authorised officer may assign from time to time. Hours of Work:A 36.5 hour working week is in operation. Location: The post will be based at one of the TU Dublin Campuses i.e. Aungier Street, Bolton Street, Grangegorman, Blanchardstown or Tallaght. Salary: The successful candidate will be appointed at point (01) of the Technician Salary Scale i.e. €38,419 gross per annum (new entrants) unless the arrangements set out in Circular Letter 13/2006 apply. Closing Date:5pm (Irish Time) on Wednesday 18th February 2026 Application details/procedure:For further information, or to make an online application for the above post, please visit TU Dublin is an equal opportunities employer. Skills: Technician Organisation Preperation