Facilities Works Supervisor (HVAC) (Job ID: 9779)

Job Title: Facilities Works Supervisor (HVAC)

Department: Campus Management Office

Job ID: 9779

Job Posting Details

The University is now looking for a high caliber candidate to join our heating, ventilation and air conditioning services unit of Building Services (Operation & Maintenance) Team.

The appointee will participate in the operation and maintenance of the University’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning installations, including chemical treatment system, air handling units, ventilation fans, circulation pumps, etc. to ensure that they are operated and maintained in a safe, reliable and efficient manner.

The appointee is expected to perform the following duties:

1. Supervise in-house staff and service contractors;
2. Monitor manpower and material resources for routine repair and maintenance works;
3. Liaise and coordinate with internal parties, end-users and services contractors on the planned maintenance, daily operation, replacement, improvement and upgrading works of heating, ventilation and air conditioning installations;
4. Assist in implementing, testing and commissioning work of new projects;
5. Engage in hands-on work on various heating, ventilation and air conditioning installations;
6. Prepare reports using MS Office applications; and
7. Perform shift duty and attend emergency duties.

Applicants should have a diploma/certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related disciplines plus at least 3 years of relevant work experience. A good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese (including Putonghua), and proficiency in MS Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word) are essential. The ideal candidate should also have ability to work independently. Extensive work experience with operation and maintenance of large scale of central chiller plant system is definitely an advantage. Applicants with lower academic qualification but extensive relevant work experience will also be considered. (Duration: 2 years, renewable)

(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisements need not re-apply.)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Application Procedure

In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only. To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website (https://hkustcareers.ust.hk [link removed]) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Friday, 19 April 2024. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission. We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.)

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of

inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.