Civil Servants

Artisan (Filtration Plant)

康樂及文化事務署

Closing Date: 2020-03-19 23:59

Salary History

1. 技工(泳灘/泳池) $16,790 per month 2019-08
2. 技工(水上活動中心救生員) $16,790 per month 2019-08
3. 技工(舞台工作類別) $16,790 per month 2019-01
4. 技工(一般職務) $16,790 per month 2018-12
5. 技工(泳灘/泳池) $16,790 per month 2018-08
 

Entry Requirements

Candidates should have –
(a) possessed at least one year of work experience in electrical or plumbing works; and
(b) attained a level of proficiency in Chinese and English Languages equivalent to Primary 6 standard.
Remarks

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(i) Preference may be given to candidates having work experience in the filtration plant room of a swimming pool.
(ii) Candidates without supporting documents of the Chinese and English Languages proficiency of (b) above may also apply. There will be assessments of Chinese and English Languages proficiency during the selection interview.
(iii) For the purpose of heightening public awareness of the Basic Law (BL) and promoting a culture of learning of BL in the community, applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their BL knowledge. The BL test result will be taken into account only if two candidates are considered equal in all other aspects.
(iv) For consideration on passage of probation bar and further appointment on prevailing permanent terms, officers should pass the examination as specified by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) on filtration plant operation and knowledge within the period as specified by LCSD after attachment to public swimming pool(s) or other leisure venues with filtration plant room(s) for on-the-job training.  

Duties

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An Artisan (Filtration Plant) is mainly deployed on –

(a) operating the filtration plant, ozone disinfection system, chlorinators and other relevant apparatus; and ensuring that the operation of the plant is in order;
(b) testing and adjusting the chemical content of the pool water to the required range;
(c) applying lubrication and greasing the machines/ equipment in the plant where necessary;
(d) conducting minor repairing work to all fittings and equipment; and
(e) keeping stock of tools and chemicals in the plant.

[Notes: Successful candidates should note the following -
(i) they are required to work 45 hours net per week (excluding meal breaks);
(ii) they are subject to posting and transfer, and required to work in remote areas (including outlying Islands) at the discretion of the Head of Grade/ Department;
(iii) they are required to wear uniform and personal protective clothing;
(iv) they may be required to perform shift duties and work irregular hours; and
(v) they may be required to undergo in-service training and related assessment.]

Terms of Appointment

A new recruit will normally be appointed on civil service probationary terms for three years and should pass the examination as specified by LCSD on filtration plant operation and knowledge within the period as specified by LCSD before being considered for passage of probation bar and further appointment on the prevailing permanent terms (See Note (iv) under the section “Entry Requirements”). Any officer failing to pass the above-mentioned examination within the period as specified by LCSD may have his/ her service terminated.

Salary and Fringe Benefits

Master Pay Scale Point 5 ($17,675 per month) to Master Pay Scale Point 8 ($21,340 per month)

General Notes

(a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
(b) 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.
(c) Civil service vacancies are posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates selected for these vacancies will be appointed on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service and will become civil servants on appointment.
(d) 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.
(e) The information on maximum pay point is for reference only and may be subject to changes.
(f) Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical and dental benefits, and where appropriate, assistance in housing.
(g) 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 recruitment examination and/or interview.
(h) 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/ written examination 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”.
(i) 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 above contact address.
(j) Civil service vacancies information contained in this column is also available on the GovHK on the Internet at http://www.gov.hk.
(k)Towards the application deadline, our 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

Application Forms (G.F. 340 [(Rev. 3/2013)]) are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centres 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).

Applications submitted in person or by post should reach the above contact address on or before the closing date for applications. Please specify clearly “Application for the post of Artisan (Filtration Plant)” on the envelope. The post mark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of application. To avoid delayed or unsuccessful delivery of applications by post, please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage has been affixed before posting. Mail items bearing insufficient postage will not be delivered to this Department and will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post, where appropriate. Applicants will bear any consequences arising from paying insufficient postage. Applicants may also apply online through the Civil Service Bureau’s website (http://www.csb.gov.hk). Applications which are incomplete, late, submitted by fax or email, not duly signed by the applicants, or not made in the prescribed form will not be accepted.

Applicants should state clearly in their applications details of any skills and experience they have in the fields as specified in part (a) of the Entry Requirements and provide full record of academic attainments and employment as shortlisting criteria may be applied for selecting better qualified candidates to selection interview. Applicants are also encouraged to provide their email address on the application forms.

Candidates who are invited for selection interview will be required to produce the original copies of the official transcripts/ certificates in support of the academic qualifications and supporting documents of working experience for verification and photocopies for record purpose. The application will not be considered if any candidate fails to produce the original copies of the required documents for verification. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation in about ten to 12 weeks from the closing date for applications. This period may be longer in exceptional circumstances, e.g. when a large number of applications are received or when there are other complications. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Enquiry

Job No.: 42680
Address: Appointments and Establishment Unit, Support Section, Leisure Services Branch, 8/F, Leisure & Cultural Services Headquarters, 1-3 Pai Tau Street, Sha Tin, N.T., Hong Kong.
Telephone: 2601 8010
Closing Date 2020-03-19 23:59
Publish Date 2020-03-06
 

Job Summary

Artisan (Filtration Plant)
康樂及文化事務署
Master Pay Scale Point 5 ($17,675 per month) to Master Pay Scale Point 8 ($21,340 per month)
Telephone: 2601 8010
Closing Date: 2020-03-19 23:59

Career Path

Payscale ref. : Master Pay Scale 2022