Non Civil Servants

Contract Building Services Engineering Assistant (Full-time)

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Closing Date: 2019-12-19 23:59

Salary History

1. 合約屋宇裝備工程助理(全職) $36,665 per month 2019-03
2. 合約屋宇裝備工程助理(全職) $36,665 per month 2018-10
3. 合約高級屋宇裝備工程助理(全職) $58,425 per month 2018-03
4. 合約高級屋宇裝備工程助理(全職) $58,425 per month 2017-12
5. 合約屋宇裝備工程助理(全職) $35,085 per month 2017-12
 

Entry Requirements

The candidate should -
(1) have a Diploma or Higher Certificate in Electrical or Mechanical or Building Services Engineering from a Hong Kong Polytechnic / University or Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education / Technical Institute / Technical College, or equivalent;
(2) possess not less than 8 years of relevant post-qualification experience in building construction projects;
(3) have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent (See Note 1); and
(4) possess general office computer skills.
Remarks

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Note 1: For appointment purpose, ‘Grade E’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 2’ respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.
Note 2: Candidates with relevant experience in fire services field, including smoke control systems, and having a valid ‘Construction Industry Safety Training Certificate’ will be an advantage. 

Duties

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(1) To assist in checking technical submissions / design reports / drawings of Fire Services Installations (FSIs) / smoke control systems;
(2) To assist in coordinating all engineering matters associated with the provision / improvement of fire safety measures;
(3) To solicit information and data in relation to the engineering aspects of design reports / equipment and systems proposed for use in projects / fire safety improvement works;
(4) To conduct technical surveys and investigation on site to ascertain feasibility of design;
(5) To assist in review of fire safety standards in relation to projects of different scales and complexities;
(6) To attend meetings and give advice to other Government departments, architects, Electrical & Mechanical consultants, registered FSI contractors on fire service and smoke control engineering details;
(7) To ensure that the detailed design and installation are in compliance with the design principles agreed between external parties and the Department;
(8) To update and maintain submission / drawing records; and
(9) To carry out any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Terms of Appointment

Successful candidate will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms from the date of appointment up to 31 December 2020 subject to review for further renewal. Selected candidates will be required to work for 44 hours including meal breaks every workweek from Mondays to Fridays, subject to the arrangement of the supervisors.

Salary and Fringe Benefits

HK $36,665 to $44,325 per month, depending on length of relevant experience
(a) An end-of-contract gratuity may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract period with consistently high standard of performance and conduct. The amount of the gratuity payable will be the sum which, when added to the Government’s contribution to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) Scheme as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance (Cap. 485), equals to 15% of the total basic salary will be drawn during the contract period; (b) 10 days’ annual leave under a continuous contract of employment for every 12 months. For employee whose contract period is less than 12 months, his / her number of days of paid annual leave will be calculated on a pro rata basis. Rest days, statutory holidays (or substituted holidays), maternity / paternity leave, sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted in line with the provisions under the Employment Ordinance and the contract terms.

General Notes

(a) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.

(b) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.

(c) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.

(d) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirements irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.

(e) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interview.

(f) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview without being subject to further shortlisting. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at http://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.

(g) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions / Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by mail to the below contact address.

(h) Towards the application deadline, the on-line system would likely be overloaded due to large volume of applications. To ensure timely completion of your on-line application, it is advisable to submit the application as early as possible.

How to apply

Applicants should list in detail the relevant academic attainments and working experiences in the application form [G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)]. Completed application form together with copies of documentary proof of possession of the required academic qualifications (e.g. transcripts, certificates, etc.) and relevant working experiences should be sent to the address indicated below on or before the closing date for application. Please mark on envelope the title of the job applied for. The postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of application. Please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage is affixed before posting so as to avoid unsuccessful delivery of application. Any underpaid mail items will be returned or disposed of by the Hongkong Post. On-line application can also be made through the Civil Service Bureau’s website (http://www.csb.gov.hk). Applicants using on-line applications should separately send their copies of official transcripts, certificates and documentary proof of working experience within one week from the closing date for application to the address below. Applications not made in the prescribed form or which are incomplete or late will not be considered.

Application Forms [G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)] are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centres of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau’s website (http://www.csb.gov.hk). Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation in about four to eight weeks from the closing date for application. Invitation will be issued via email. Please ensure email address is properly provided. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Enquiry

Job No.: 42474
Address: Appointments Section, Fire Services Department, 8/F., Fire Services Headquarters Building, 1 Hong Chong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon
Telephone: 2733 7519
Closing Date 2019-12-19 23:59
Publish Date 2019-12-06
 

Job Summary

Contract Building Services Engineering Assistant (Full-time)
消防處
HK $36,665 to $44,325 per month, depending on length of relevant experience
Telephone: 2733 7519
Closing Date: 2019-12-19 23:59