Assistant Technical Officer

DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY ENGINEERING

Assistant Technical Officer (Ref. 260820005-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) provide technical support for the computer facilities within the Department;

(b) be responsible for the commissioning, maintenance and development of departmental e-media accounts (LinkedIn, Instagram, and similar), cluster servers, student servers, the departmental internet web server, and virtual machines (VM) for the use of teaching and research software;

(c) provide support for inventory control activities within the Department;

(d) support, maintain and install all computing facilities in laboratories, staff offices and research offices;

(e) develop web application services for end users;

(f) obtain quotations for computer hardware, software and multimedia devices from suppliers, and make qualified recommendations as well as outline plans for future development and upgrades; and

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a higher diploma or an equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, with at least three years of relevant post-qualification experience.  Preference will be given to those with a recognised degree;

(b) experience in setting up and maintaining networks and servers, with experience in repairing electronic instruments being an advantage;

(c) proficiency in HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and experience with backend technologies such as Java, Python and PHP, along with a strong understanding of database management and responsive design principles;

(d) sound knowledge of computer hardware, Operating Systems, and most commonly used applications;

(e) knowledge of AutoCAD and Computational Fluid Dynamics, with familiarity in VM being an advantage;

(f) the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively;

(g) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Cantonese and Putonghua; and

(h) excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/general). Consideration of applications will commence on 3 September 2026 until the position is filled.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics\_for\_recruitment/.

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