Mechanical Services Technician in Dublin
- Salary
- €46,805–€72,605 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 10 Sept 2026
About the Role
The Mechanical Services Technician will provide technical support within the Facilities Department for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and management of mechanical building services across the Peamount Healthcare campus.
The post holder will contribute to the management of mechanical assets throughout their operational lifecycle, from asset identification, condition assessment and maintenance planning through day-to-day operation, maintenance, fault response, repair, modification, commissioning and, where required, decommissioning, replacement, and disposal.
The post holder will provide technical support across a range of mechanical building services, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, hot and cold-water systems, boilers, pumps, calorifiers, mechanical plant, drainage, and associated building services.
The role will support planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance, fault identification and resolution, contractor coordination, service verification, asset management, and the maintenance of accurate technical records. The post holder will also support water safety and legionella control activities, Building Management System (BMS) monitoring, Medical Gas Pipeline System (MGPS), mechanical projects, and the ongoing improvement of mechanical services.
The post holder will act as a key technical liaison between the Facilities Department, internal service users, and specialist mechanical and medical gas contractors, ensuring that works are appropriately coordinated, completed safely, documented and followed through to completion.
The post holder will be trained and formally appointed as a Medical Gas Authorised Person (AP) for the Medical Gas Pipeline System (MGPS), subject to the organisation's governance arrangements and competency requirements. The role will include the operational and maintenance responsibilities assigned to the AP in accordance with applicable procedures, standards and local governance.
The role requires the post holder to participate in the Facilities Department out-of-hours/on-call rota and provide an appropriate response to mechanical, MGPS and other Facilities emergencies within the post holder’s competence, training and delegated authority, and to escalate matters requiring specialist, statutory or formally authorised intervention to the appropriate person or service provider.
Requirements
- Fluent English
- Communication Skills
- Technical Knowledge & Problem Solving
- Understand & Interpret Technical Drawings
- Planning and Prioritising
- Organisation Skills
Details
Location: Peamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co. Dublin
Contract type: Full-time, permanent
Hours of Work: 35 hours
Salary: €46,805–€72,605 per year
Closing date: 10 Sept 2026
Proposed Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reporting Relationship: Facilities Manager
How to Apply
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Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Mechanical Services Technician role?
- The Mechanical Services Technician will provide technical support within the Facilities Department for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and management of mechanical building services across the Peamount Healthcare campus. The role involves managing mechanical assets, supporting planned and reactive maintenance, and acting as a key technical liaison between the Facilities Department, internal service users, and specialist contractors.
- What are the requirements for the Mechanical Services Technician role?
- The role requires fluent English, strong communication skills, technical knowledge and problem-solving abilities, the ability to understand and interpret technical drawings, planning and prioritising skills, and organisation skills.
- What is the salary range for the Mechanical Services Technician role?
- The salary range is €46,805–€72,605 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 10 Sept 2026.
- How do I apply for the Mechanical Services Technician role?
- To apply, please see the full job description attached and follow the instructions to apply.