Civil Servants

Artisan

消防處

Closing Date: 2019-11-21 23:59
$16,790 per month
 

Salary History

Job Vacancies History
1. 技工 $16,790 per month 2018-10
2. 技工 $15,605 per month 2017-10
3. 合約高級技工 $103 per hour 2017-01
4. 技工 $14,905 per month 2016-04
5. 高級技工 $17,995 per month 2016-04

Entry Requirements

Candidates should have :
(1)(a)completed a full apprenticeship in mechanical, electrical/electronic, or automobile engineering; or
(b)4 years’ practical experience in a relevant trade;
(2)completed Primary 6 education, or equivalent; and
(3)written/spoken proficiency in either Chinese or English.
[Note:(i)By the closing day of the application period (i.e. 21 November 2019), applicants must possess the relevant academic qualifications as set out above.
(ii)Candidates will be required to pass a relevant trade test.
(iii)Possessing a valid Hong Kong driving licence is an advantage.]
Remarks
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

An Artisan is mainly deployed on –
(a)testing, inspecting and repairing vehicle mechanical systems including the engine, gearbox, braking system, hydraulic system, electrical and electronic system, air conditioning system, etc. of fire appliances and rescue equipment; and
(b)carrying out vehicle recovery and modification works, and other relevant jobs assigned.
[Note: An Artisan may be required to work shifts and irregular hours and wear uniforms/protective clothing.]

Terms of Appointment

New recruits will be appointed on prevailing probationary terms for 3 years and may be considered for appointment on the prevailing permanent terms upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period, and subject to fulfillment of the requirements of the grade and service need.

Salary and Fringe Benefits

Master Pay Scale Point 5 ($16,790) to Master Pay Scale Point 8 Note ($20,270) per month.
[Note: The information on the maximum pay point is for reference only and it may be subject to changes.]
Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical and dental benefits, and where appropriate, housing assistance.

General Notes

(1)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.
(2)Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
(3)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.
(4)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 together with the application form to the Appointments Section, 8/F, Fire Services Headquarters Building, 1 Hong Chong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon. Candidates with non-local academic qualifications who apply on-line should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by mail, within one week after close of application period to the above address, and the online application number should be quoted on the envelope and the copies of supporting documents. If candidates fail to provide the supporting documents as requested, their applications will not be considered.
(5)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.
(6)The information on the maximum pay point is for reference only and it may be subject to changes.
(7)Candidates will be required to attend selection interview and trade test. Candidates who are selected for interview and/or trade test will normally receive an invitation in about four to six weeks from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for selection interview and/or trade test may assume that their applications are unsuccessful. For enquiries, please telephone 2733 7673.
(8)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/trade test 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”.

How to apply

(1)Candidates may apply: (a) by submitting the completed application form (G.F.340 [Rev. 3/2013]) in person to the drop box provided at G/F, Fire Services Headquarters Building, 1 Hong Chong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon (opening hours during recruiting period: Monday to Friday (except public holiday) – 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.); or (b) by post, forwarding a completed application form (G.F.340 [Rev. 3/2013]) to the Appointments Section, 8/F, Fire Services Headquarters Building, 1 Hong Chong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon. 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; or (c) by on-line application through Civil Service Bureau's website (http://www.csb.gov.hk). Towards the application deadline, on-line system would likely be overloaded due to large volume of applications. To ensure timely completion of on-line application, it is advisable for candidates to submit their applications as early as possible.
(2)Application forms (G.F.340 [Rev. 3/2013]) are obtainable from any fire stations or ambulance depots, Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of District Offices, Home Affairs Department and Job Centre 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).
(3)All applications must be submitted in accordance with the aforesaid methods. Applications which are incomplete, late and applications submitted through other means will not be considered.

Enquiry

Job No.: 42402
Address: Appointments Section, 8/F, Fire Services Headquarters Building, 1 Hong Chong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon.
Telephone: 2733 7673
Closing Date 2019-11-21 23:59
Publish Date 2019-11-08

Job Summary

Artisan
消防處
Master Pay Scale Point 5 ($16,790) to Master Pay Scale Point 8 Note ($20,270) per month.
[Note: The information on the maximum pay point is for reference only and it may be subject to changes.]
Telephone: 2733 7673
Closing Date: 2019-11-21 23:59

Career Path

Payscale ref. : Master Pay Scale 2022