Job Title:        Works Supervisor II (HVAC)
Department:   Facilities Management Office
Job ID:            4387

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 they are operated and maintained in a safe, reliable and efficient manner.

The appointee is expected to perform the following duties:

• Supervise in-house staff and service contractors;
• 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;
• Assist in implementing, testing and commissioning work of new projects;
• Hands-on work on various heating, ventilation and air conditioning installations; and
• Perform shift duty and attend emergency duties.

Applicants should have a higher certificate or above 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) is essential.  The ideal candidate should also have the ability to work independently.  Extensive work experience in operation and maintenance of large university central laboratory ventilation systems is definitely an advantage. Applicants with lower academic qualification but with extensive relevant work experience will also be considered. (Duration: 2 years, renewable)

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 (http://jobs.ust.hk/) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Friday, 8 February 2019. 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.