Assistant Engineer (Operation Maintenance Services)

ESTATES OFFICE

BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS SECTION

Assistant Engineer (Operation Maintenance Services) (26270220)

The appointee will be a member of the Building Services and Systems in Estates Office and responsible for leading a team of frontline staff and managing contractors to perform the operation and maintenance of building services and fitting-out projects on all campuses of the University.

Responsibilities:

• Take part in the day-to-day electrical and mechanical (E&M) plant operations including routine maintenance, emergency repair and resume the failure part in case of system breakdown;
• Perform technical tasks, either independently or under the direction of a qualified engineer, contributory to design, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of building services systems and equipment;
• Prepare for E&M routine and preventive maintenance plans and perform regular site supervision;
• Manage system breakdown to minimise the downtime and impact on operations;
• Site inspection for the building services repair works, fitting-out works, upgrade and improvement works for enhancing the existing system performance, efficiency and sustainability;
• Liaise with end users and contractors in connection with building services installation works, fitting out projects and maintenance contracts;
• Monitor the system performance as well as the plant efficiency;
• Ensure the equipment, system and facilities are serviced and maintained in good conditions;
• Perform shift/emergency duties; and
• Assist in ad hoc tasks and undertake other duties as assigned by seniors.

Requirements:

• Completed secondary education or specialised vocational training or above with a minimum of eight years’ relevant post-qualification experience in building services or a higher diploma with substantial years of relevant experience will also be considered;
• Familiar with statutory requirements and Codes of Practice;
• Possession of a valid Registered Electrical Worker Grade A or above;
• Knowledge of building services engineering and associated work experience in design, installation, operation and maintenance;
• Hands-on experience in operation and maintenance of building services and systems;
• Previous experience in electrical repair and maintenance is highly preferred;
• Good communication, interpersonal and presentation to ensure the user requirements are properly captured; and
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese.

The initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of two years.  Re-appointment thereafter is subject to performance review, mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful.  Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is on-going until the positions are filled.