Facilities Technician

Microchip Technology Inc.; Ennis; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Facilities Technician to maintain a safe, efficient site and support building systems across our Ireland site.

You will coordinate contractor activities, manage preventive maintenance, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. The role offers hands-on work with autonomy and opportunities to contribute to the smooth running of the facility, including equipment installations and space setups.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in facilities maintenance or a related technical role.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems.
• Ability to read manuals, schematics and basic technical drawings.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, doors, and general building infrastructure.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, equipment faults, and emergency situations, ensuring minimal disruption to site operations.
• Troubleshoot building and equipment issues, implementing effective corrective actions and preventative maintenance solutions.
• Perform general facilities work including painting, basic carpentry, minor construction tasks, space setups, and equipment installations.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with company standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and inventory of tools, spare parts, and consumables.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing basics

Reading schematics

Tool proficiency

Valid driver's license

Education

Trade certification (Electrical/Mechanical/HVAC)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip's nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it's won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Job Description

About the Role

As a Facilities Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe, efficient, and reliable working environment across our site. Working as part of the Facilities team, you will support the day-to-day operation of building systems, coordinate contractor activities, and help ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. This is a hands-on position offering variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to contribute directly to the smooth running of the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, doors, and general building infrastructure.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, equipment faults, and emergency situations, ensuring minimal disruption to site operations.
• Troubleshoot building and equipment issues, implementing effective corrective actions and preventative maintenance solutions.
• Perform general facilities work including painting, basic carpentry, minor construction tasks, space setups, and equipment installations.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with company standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and inventory of tools, spare parts, and consumables.

Requirements/Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in facilities maintenance or a related technical role.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems.
• Ability to read manuals, schematics and basic technical drawings.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Valid driver's licence.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills, including the use of maintenance management and reporting systems.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently.
• Good communication, attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade certification in an electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of building regulations, environmental requirements, and compliance standards.

Travel Time

0% - 25%

To all recruitment agencies

Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.