Maintenance Technician

Bon Secours Health System; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Hospital Cork invites applications for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance Department. This full-time, permanent role focuses on keeping hospital electrical systems, distribution networks, and associated plant reliable and safe.

You will monitor electrical, air conditioning, generator, and UPS systems, support BMS energy management, and work collaboratively with multi-discipline teams while adhering to Health & Safety and Infection Control

Qualifications

• Qualified electrical craftsperson with facilities maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems and generators.
• Familiarity with building management systems (BMS) and HVAC equipment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; able to work independently and in a team.
• Eligible to work within the EU.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and service hospital electrical systems and distribution networks.
• Monitor, maintain, and ensure efficient operation of electrical, air conditioning, generator, UPS, and related plant and services.
• Support and develop computerised maintenance systems and the Building Energy Management System (BEMS), actively managing energy use.
• Liaise and collaborate with multi-discipline colleagues across the Maintenance Department.
• Apply Health & Safety legislation and regulatory standards in healthcare settings.
• Carry out preventative maintenance programmes and keep accurate records, logs, and test results.
• Liaise with end users to address maintenance needs.
• Participate in on-call and emergency cover rosters, including a hospital pager.
• Take part in training and upskilling programmes.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Electrical distribution

BMS knowledge

Generator operation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Craftsperson (Electrical)

Tools

Building Management System (BMS)

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Maintenance Technician Full- Time Permanent Position Bon Secours Hospital Cork is part of the Bon Secours Health System, Ireland's largest independent hospital group, employing over 2,500 staff, including 350 leading consultants. Each year, we treat more than 200,000 patients and are proud to deliver the highest standards of healthcare. We are now inviting applications for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our dedicated Maintenance Department. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your expertise in a hospital environment where safety, reliability, and teamwork are at the core of everything we do.

The Duties of the Position Include:

• Maintain, repair, and service all hospital electrical systems and distribution networks.
• Monitor, maintain, and ensure efficient operation of electrical, air conditioning, generator, UPS, and related plant and services.
• Support and develop computerised maintenance systems and the Building Energy Management System, actively managing energy use.
• Liaise and collaborate with multi-discipline colleagues across the Maintenance Department.
• Apply knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and regulatory standards relevant to a healthcare setting.
• Carry out all work in full compliance with Safety, EHS, and Infection Control requirements.
• Carry out preventative maintenance programmes and keep accurate records, logs, and test results.
• Liaise with end users to understand and address maintenance needs.
• Participate in on-call and emergency cover rosters, including carrying a hospital pager.
• Take part in training and upskilling programmes as required.

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Qualified Craftsperson (Electrical) to senior trades standard or equivalent, with proven facilities maintenance experience.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical distribution systems, air conditioning, and catering equipment.
• Familiarity with building management systems and generators.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, flexible, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Five-day roster/shift pattern and will involve working Saturday on a rotational basis.
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) and generators is desirable.
• Must be eligible to work within the EU.

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer.

Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

BON SECOURS HEALTH SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER