BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION 

The incumbent in this position works as HVAC technician to accomplish HVAC installations, modifications, skilled maintenance and repair work throughout the Consulate Compound buildings and residential owned/leased properties. The incumbent performs scheduled, unscheduled and preventive maintenance work orders generated by the Work Order for Windows (WOW) module, or as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor/Building Engineer and Maintenance Foreman. The incumbent provides coverage for emergency service on HVAC systems as required for 24 hours per day; seven days per week (24/7) operation.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. EDUCATION: A diploma from vocational high school is required. Completion of vocational training from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with a concentration in HVAC principles and application.

2. EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years’ of broad experience in operations and maintenance of building HVAC systems and associated equipment.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience must be as an HVAC Technician working with medium or large, modern, commercial or Government office building in operations and maintenance.

3. LANGUAGE: Level III (Good working knowledge) Cantonese and Level II (limited knowledge) English are required.(This will be tested.)

4. JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• The incumbent shall possess job knowledge to include general computer literacy, basic math and the ability to use measurement tools needed to lay out and cut shaped, threaded, and joined materials.
• Must have a very good technical understanding of major building HVAC/mechanical systems and equipment with a specialty in controls.
• Knowledge of reading technical documents, interpreting maintenance plans and technical literature is required and highly emphasized.
• General computer literacy is required in multiple applications (MS Office).
• Knowledge of US building, electrical, mechanical, fire and life safety codes; building and trade standards is high desired.

5. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• The incumbent shall have the skills and abilities in the following areas: diagnosing and repairing HVAC systems and components and taking equipment readings with various meters, hand tools, power tools, and specialty tools to determine appropriate repairs.
• Must be able to use tools of the trade in order to install, troubleshoot and repair building HVAC/mechanical systems and work with the controls technicians on associated devices.
• Additional abilities include responding to emergency situations in an efficient and timely manner to effect immediate repairs; work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes, indoors or outdoors to complete work assignments; communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, contractors and vendors to obtain and provide pertinent information.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to handle a large workload and multiple tasks.
• Must be organized.

Possession of a valid, current Hong Kong driving license (Category 1 and 2) is required. (This will be tested.)

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by contacting Human Resources;        

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, etc.)

WHERE TO APPLY:

Human Resources Office       

Mailing Address:                   26 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong

FAX Number:                        2147-9490