Officer (Building Services) - Campus Management Office

Department: Campus Management Office

Job Posting Details

 

The University is now looking for a high caliber professional to join our building services (operation & maintenance) team – Mechanical Division.

The appointee will provide administrative and technical support on operation and maintenance of the University’s mechanical installations, including plumbing and drainage, drinking fountains, water features, swimming pool, water treatment and filtration, electric and gas water heaters, fire services, air compressors, lifting appliances and lifting gears, gondolas, etc. to ensure they are operated and maintained in a safe, reliable and efficient manner.

The appointee will be responsible for the following duties:

• Supervise in-house staff and service contractors;
• Design and prepare tender documents, purchasing orders including specifications and drawings;
• Arrange and attend hand-over inspection of new and renovation projects, and prepare defect lists;
• Liaise and coordinate with campus users, internal departments and services contractors on the planned maintenance, daily operation, replacement, improvement and upgrading works of mechanical services installations;
• Hands-on work on various mechanical services installations; and
• Perform overnight shift duty and attend emergency duties.

Applicants should have an associate degree/higher diploma/higher certificate in mechanical engineering, building services engineering or related disciplines plus at least 5 years of relevant work experience, 3 years of which should be at supervisory level.  A good command of both spoken and written Chinese (including Putonghua) and English as well as AutoCAD application is essential.  The ideal candidate should also have good analytical and organizational skills, strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work independently.

Appointment to the position will normally be on two-year fixed term contract basis.  Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Fringe benefits including continuing education subsidy, annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided.  A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Please apply on or before: 10 August 2026. 

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HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.