Civil Servants

Workman II

康樂及文化事務署

Closing Date: 2020-07-23 18:00

Salary History

1. 一級工人 $13,885 per month 2019-09
2. 一級工人 $13,285 per month 2018-03
3. 二級工人 $12,115 per month 2017-04
4. 一級工人 $12,325 per month 2016-05
5. 一級工人 $11,780 per month 2015-01
 

Entry Requirements

Candidates should be able to -

(a) communicate in Chinese and simple English;

(b) read simple Chinese and simple English; and

(c) write simple Chinese or simple English.

(Remark: Candidates will be required to pass a trade test.)
Remarks

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(i) The post is open to both male and female applicants.

(ii) 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.

 

Duties

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A Workman II is mainly deployed on all types of indoor and / or outdoor manual work in various divisions and sections of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, covering -

(a) recreation and amenities duties, such as assisting in simple gardening work, looking after animals / birds, performing cleansing duties and moving furniture and equipment in sports grounds, parks and playgrounds, etc.;

(b) cultural and entertainment duties, such as delivery and collection of stores / equipment / library materials / museum collections / construction materials for exhibitions, setting up of stages, arrangement of seats, distribution and posting up of publicity materials, plant watering, and assisting in carpentry work and stock-taking in museum workshops and material stores as well as installation and dismantling of display materials, etc.; and / or

(c) messengerial and simple office duties, such as mailing letters, dispatching documents, providing printing / photo-copying / pantry / reception services, opening / locking office entrances, and moving office furniture and equipment, etc.

[Note: Candidates should note the following -

(i) they will be required to work 45 hours net per week (excluding meal breaks);

(ii) they may be required to work irregular hours and shifts (including Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays). Actual working hours will be arranged by supervisors;

(iii) they may be required to wear uniform;

(iv) they may be required to undergo relevant training and / or related assessment;

(v) they may be required to perform outdoor duties;

(vi) they are subject to posting and transfer and required to work in remote areas (including outlying islands); and

(vii) they are subject to posting to fill vacancies and carry out duties in the same grade in other bureaux / departments when the need arises.]

Terms of Appointment

A new appointee will normally be appointed on civil service probationary terms for three years. Upon passage of probation bar, he/she may be considered for appointment on the prevailing permanent terms.

Salary and Fringe Benefits

Model Scale 1 Pay Scale Point 0 (HK$13,730) per month to Model Scale 1 Pay Scale Point 8 (HK$16,175) 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 requirement 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 the 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 Bureaus website at https://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 below contact address.

(j) 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 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). Online application can also be made through the Internet at the same website. Completed applications should reach the contact address not later than 6 p.m., 23 July 2020, with the envelopes clearly marked “Application for the post of Workman II”. For application submitted by post, 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. Applicants should state clearly in their applications details of their working experience. Applications which are incomplete, submitted by fax or by e-mail, late, not duly signed by the applicants or not made in the prescribed form will not be considered.

Candidates who are selected for trade test / interview will normally receive an invitation within four months from the closing date for application. This period may be longer in exceptional circumstances, e.g. when a large number of applications are received. Those who are not invited for trade test / interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Enquiry

Job No.: 43276
Address: Appointments Support Services Unit, 8/F., Leisure & Cultural Services Headquarters, 1 Pai Tau Street, Shatin, New Territories
Telephone: 2601 7907
Closing Date 2020-07-23 18:00
Publish Date 2020-07-10
 

Job Summary

Workman II
康樂及文化事務署
Model Scale 1 Pay Scale Point 0 (HK$13,730) per month to Model Scale 1 Pay Scale Point 8 (HK$16,175) per month
Telephone: 2601 7907
Closing Date: 2020-07-23 18:00