The Assistant Facilities Manager will report to the Facilities Manager and will be responsible for:
 

• The maintenance, management and development of the Authority’s office accommodation and facilities across a number of locations;
• The further development and promotion of the Authority’s Occupational Health & Safety culture;
• The management and development of all relevant Health & Safety policies and systems that deliver risk mitigation for the Authority;
• Planning for the future office accommodation requirements of the Authority 
• ensuring  that the Facilities Department is compliant with all regulatory, reporting, audit and statutory frameworks;
• The effective management of the Fire Safety Register for all buildings assigned and ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Developing and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with internal and  external stakeholders so that key relationships are maintained and organisational objectives are achieved;
• Design and implementation of sustainability and energy saving initiatives in accordance with best practice and the Government’s Climate Action Plan;
• Acting as the Authority’s Energy Performance Officer (EPO) and represent the Authority at meetings of agencies under the aegis of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport;
• Supervising multi-disciplinary teams of staff including administrative, cleaning, maintenance, grounds and security teams to ensure effective fulfilment of the Facilities Department’s role across the Authority’s property locations; and
• Any other related tasks as assigned by the Authority from time to time.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
 

1. have satisfactory experience in a Technical post at the office of Grade II or higher level or in an analogous office under a local authority or health board in the State;
2. have on the latest date for the receipt of completed application forms for the office, at least five years satisfactory relevant experience in a Technician office of Grade II or higher level or an analogous office;
3. have a wide knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and also a deeper knowledge of at least one relevant section of the work;

4. have adequate experience in the supervision and control of staff.

Please include supporting documents / certificates with application