Title:  Facilities Assistant

Job Description

ARAMARK Workplace Solutions (AWS) are currently recruiting for an Facilities Assistant based in our Primary Care Centre in the South of Ireland (Carrick-on-Suir). This is a full-time permanent position reporting to the Regional Facilities Manager (South).

Job Responsibilities

• Daily rounds and reading of all M&E systems to ensure operations.
  Daily inspection of PCC rooms to ensure ready for working day, reporting any issues appropriately
  Deal with cleaning issues and stock levels.
  Stationary checks, restock stationary on request
  Carry out weekly stationary requirements and place order & check when received. 
  Look after key boxes and issue keys (signing out) when necessary 
  Set up for meetings and rearrange afterwards.
  Support office relocations, moves and office re-layouts.
  Support PPM activities, Energy, Wastes and Cleaning checks across the site
  Receive large/bulky items on site and move to destination
  Maintain open office areas in good order
  Porterage of heavy parcels, equipment and miscellaneous items
  Ad hoc tasks as requested by the FM Coordinator or Regional Facilities Manager
  Provide cover to the mailroom as required including receiving and sorting mail, distributing incoming and internal mail
  Responsible for the overall function of the Facilities Assistant Role within the centre.
  Responsibility for all couriers, mail and postal activity
  Supervise and co-ordinate third party contractors attending site and inspect works after.
  Maintain visitors/contractors log and report any incidents.
  Carry out emergency procedures in the event of a fire, flood, break in, or accident etc.
  Liaise with client and stakeholder to optimise quality of service
  Comply with relevant Health & Safety requirements and be familiar with and ensure that fire, health and safety regulations are adhered to in all parts of the building and car park by inspecting, checking signage and advising on defects.
  Ensure the fabric and finish of the overall site is properly maintained and in good condition.  
  Inspect all common areas for any leaks etc and arrange for remedial repairs.
  First responder with regards RealTime FM and reactive tacks within the centre.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a similar facilities role
  Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisation skills
  PC literieate basic understanding of PC use, email, system information, documents updateing.
  The ability to communicate effectively, both over the telephone and face to face is essential
  Planning and organisational skills are also required as the role requires balancing many different duties and being able to prioritise
  Ability to accurately complete tasks assignments & responsibilities in timely manner
  Experience of working within a fast paced office environment
  Dependable and flexible, able to work independently as well as part of a team
  Some experience of working within a busy mailroom department
  Educated to Leaving Certificate Level
  Knowledge of MS office packages, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
  Experience of working within an office/healthcare environment
  A basic understanding of good health & safety practices
  Experience of using basic mailroom equipment and dealing with international online courier systems