Job Title:          Assistant Manager (Building Services)
Department:    Campus Management Office
Job ID:             5226

Job Posting Details

The University is now looking for a high caliber professional to join our Air Conditioning & Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) Unit (Water Side) of Building Services (Operation & Maintenance) Team.

The appointee will provide administrative and technical support on the operation and maintenance of the University’s ACMV installations including central chiller plant, water treatment, chilled water pipeworks, condensing water pipeworks, heat pumps, etc. to ensure they are operated and maintained in a safe, reliable and efficient manner.

Major duties include:

1. Supervise in-house staff and service contractors;
2. Conduct regular system audit/review and update maintenance procedures to ensure service quality and work standard;
3. Design and prepare tender documents and work/purchasing orders including specifications and drawings for repair, maintenance, improvement and upgrading works;
4. Liaise and coordinate with internal parties, end-users, contractors on the planned maintenance, daily operation, replacement, improvement and upgrading works;
5. Manage and administrate the maintenance contracts; and
6. Ensure compliance with statutory and safety requirements and create a culture of safety first across all operations.

Applicants should have a degree or higher diploma / certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related disciplines plus at least 10 years of relevant experience, 5 years of which should be at supervisory level. A good command of both spoken and written Chinese (including Putonghua) and English as well as AutoCAD application is essential. The ideal candidate should have good analytical and organizational skills, strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work independently.Proven track record in property operation and maintenance in water side system in a sizable organization is an advantage. (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 (https://hkustcareers.ust.hk) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Friday, 27 March 2020. 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.