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 – HVAC Division.

The appointee will provide administrative and technical support on operation and maintenance of the University’s HVAC water-side installations—including chilled water systems, hot water systems, chiller plants and pump houses—as well as the building management system and controls, 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 and monitor both in-house staff and maintenance 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 outside contractors on the planned maintenance, daily operation, replacement, improvement and upgrading works of HVAC installations;
• Hands-on works on various HVAC 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 and should be a registered electrical worker.  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.

Extensive work experience with operation and maintenance of large-scale chiller plants is definitely an advantage.  

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: 9 September 2026. 

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