Cities served in Ireland
- 01Facility maintenance in Athlone
- 02Facility maintenance in Castlebar
- 03Facility maintenance in Cork
- 04Facility maintenance in Dublin
- 05Facility maintenance in Dundalk
- 06Facility maintenance in Galway
- 07Facility maintenance in Kerry
- 08Facility maintenance in Kildare
- 09Facility maintenance in Letterkenny
- 10Facility maintenance in Limerick
- 11Facility maintenance in Northern Ireland counties
- 12Facility maintenance in Sligo
- 13Facility maintenance in Waterford
Trades available in Ireland
Building systems: HVAC, EV Charging Stations, Refrigeration, Electrical, Plumbing, Generator and Backup Power, Energy Management and Building Controls, Elevator and Escalator Services, Lighting
Life safety and security: Fire Protection and Life Safety, Water and Fire Sprinkler Systems, Cameras, Access Control and Alarms, Locksmith
Building envelope and structure: Roofing, Building Envelope and Waterproofing, Windows, Glass and Board-Up, Doors, Automatic Doors and Access Control, Loading Dock Equipment and Levelers, Fencing and Gates
Interiors and finishes: General Maintenance and Handyman, Painting and Drywall, Flooring and Tile, Ceilings and Interior Finishes, Carpentry and Millwork, Signage and Exterior Sign Repair, Low Voltage and Structured Cabling, Commercial Kitchen and Food Equipment
Grounds and exterior: Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance, Irrigation, Tree Service, Snow and Ice Management, Asphalt, Concrete and Parking Lots, Parking Lot Striping, Parking Lot Sweeping, Power Washing, Window Cleaning
Cleaning and environmental: Cleaning and Janitorial, Floor Care, Pest Control, Waste, Hauling and Debris, Environmental and Remediation, Restoration and Disaster Recovery
Projects: General Contractors and Construction, Retail Rollouts and Store Projects
Local considerations in Ireland
- Frequent rain makes roofs, gutters, drains, sealants and entry floors the most common sources of service calls.
- Mild temperatures still call for seasonal HVAC servicing and regular exterior cleaning.
- Work is scheduled around trading hours, building rules and landlord requirements at each site.
Licensed and insured local providers
Regulated trades in Ireland are assigned only to providers who hold the licenses or registrations the work requires there, and every provider carries the insurance the program sets.
Main licensing and registration bodies for facility trades in Ireland (checked on official sites, November 2026; recheck before publishing):
| Trade | Licensing or registration body | Level | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical work | Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), Safe Electric scheme (Registered Electrical Contractors). CRU has appointed SGS Ireland to operate the scheme. | National | link link |
| Gas work / gas fitting | Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), Registered Gas Installer (RGI) scheme | National | link |
| HVAC and refrigerant handling | Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), F gas and ozone depleting substance training and certification requirements | National | link |
| Pest control (professional pesticide use) | Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Pesticide Registration and Control Division: Professional User registration, and separate registration of trained professional pest management users for biocides | National | link link |
| Asbestos removal | Health and Safety Authority (HSA): notification of asbestos removal work. No contractor licence was confirmed. | National | link |
Some trades are also licensed by cities or counties. Requirements change, so each provider’s license is checked before work is assigned.
How the program runs
- Request. Submitted through the platform or by phone, with photos where available.
- Triage. Facility First confirms scope, priority and warranty.
- Dispatch. A vetted local provider for the trade receives the work order.
- Completion. The provider checks in, documents the work with photos and closes out.
- Verification and invoice. The work is checked and invoiced in one format.
Security by McCray in Ireland
McCray Global Protection provides licensed security officers in Ireland. Sites that need protection during repairs, after a break-in or while a store is closed can be covered under the same program. Security services in Ireland
Frequently asked questions
Which trades does Facility First manage in Ireland?
Every trade on the program is available in Ireland, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, cleaning and janitorial, roofing, pest control, locksmith and board-up, through vetted local providers.
Can locations in Ireland be on the same program as locations elsewhere?
Yes. Every market uses the same request process, approval limits, reporting and invoice format.
Is security available for sites in Ireland?
Yes. McCray Global Protection provides security in Ireland, so a site that needs officers during or after maintenance work can be covered under the same program.