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From the employer's careers site First seen 6 Nov 2026

Building Services Engineer

Description

The University is seeking a high-caliber professional to join its building services team.

The appointee will provide administrative and technical support for the operation and maintenance of the University's mechanical installations, including manual and automatic fire alarm and detection systems, fire hydrant and hose reel systems, sprinkler systems, street fire hydrant systems, fire shutters, and security shutters, to ensure they are operated and maintained safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise in-house staff and service contractors;
  • Conduct regular system audits/reviews and update maintenance procedures to ensure service quality and work standards;
  • Design and prepare tender documents and work/purchasing orders, including specifications and drawings for repair, maintenance, improvement, and upgrading works;
  • Liaise and coordinate with internal parties, end-users, and contractors on planned maintenance, daily operation, replacement, improvement, and upgrading works;
  • Manage and administer maintenance contracts;
  • Ensure compliance with statutory and safety requirements and promote a culture of safety first across all operations.

Requirements: Applicants should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related disciplines, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience, 3 years of which should be at a 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 organisational skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to work independently. A proven track record in property operation and maintenance in mechanical installation in a sizable organisation is an advantage.

Appointment to the position will normally be on a two-year fixed-term contract basis, renewable by mutual agreement. The 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 the contract.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • property operation and maintenance in mechanical installation
Apply on Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)