Duties and Responsibilities for the Facilities Operative position are :-

•    To manage, under the control and direction of the Facilities Manager/District Manager the various facilities, buildings and services necessary for the efficient and effective operation of Westmeath County Council buildings and facilities.
•    To promote a good image of the Council and ensure the delivery of a quality and courteous service to the public, Councillors and staff.
•    Management of maintenance contracts including but not limited to lifts, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishing equipment, building security. 
•    Setting and deactivating security alarms as required.
•    Operation and monitoring of Building Management and Access Control Systems.
•    Management of CCTV systems in accordance with GDPR requirements.  
•    Ensure compliance with all current Health & Safety Regulations and guidance.
•    Manage all Health and Safety issues relating to building and premises operation and external contractors.
•    Be the first point of contact for building occupants relating to building and facility issues.
•    Regular inspection of plantrooms and building services to ensure correct and efficient operation.
•    Ensure building records, including but not limited to, inspection records, maintenance logbooks, accident and incident logbooks are kept up to date.
•    Carry out regular inspection of all communal areas including toilets/changing facilities to ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness and to carry out any immediate works that may be required.
•    Implement maintenance routines designed to prevent the occurrence of legionella bacteria.
•    Carry out regular inspections of all fire escape routes to ensure the safe exit of all building occupants including staff, visitors and members of the public.
•    Coordination of building fire/emergency evacuation.
•    Act as the first point of contact for emergency services, where required.
•    Undertake regular test routines to fire alarm systems.
•    Carry out regular visual inspections of general lighting and emergency lighting systems.
•    Co-Ordinate emergency repairs and callouts of service providers.
•    Management and supervision of specialist building services and contractors. 
•    Coordinate works to minimise disruption to building occupants and the public.
•    Procurement of goods and services, check and store deliveries as required.
•    Monitor energy consumptions and report as necessary.
•    Manage the provision of effective premises cleaning.
•    Liaise with senior staff in supporting business needs and objectives.
•    Co-Ordination and issuing of “permits to work” for all maintenance and services contractors to ensure safe access and egress to and from the facility, minimising the risk of interruption, inconvenience and accidents/injury.
•    To maintain and update an inventory of spares required for the smooth running of all services on site.
•    Responsible for facilitating access to buildings and car parks in advance of business opening and closing times.
•    To manage postal arrangements where required.
•    Undertaking general porterage duties as required.
•    Assist in the preparation of premises to facilitate meetings, presentations, exhibitions etc.
•    The person employed may be required to drive a car in the course of their duties and shall possess a clean driving licence, Category Type B.
•    Managing the raising and lowering of flags.
•    Co-operate with the use of new technology/equipment.
•    Undertake such other duties as may be assigned by the Council from time to time.

PLEASE SEE THE CANDIDATE INFORMATION BOOKLET FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS OF THE POSITION