Facilities Works Supervisor (Mechanical) - Campus Management Office

Job Title: Facilities Works Supervisor (Mechanical) - Campus Management Office

Job ID: JR100148

Job Posting Details

The University is now looking for a high caliber candidate to join our building services (operation & maintenance) team – Mechanical Division.

The appointee will participate in the operation and maintenance of the University’s mechanical installations including plumbing and drainage installation, swimming pool installation, fire services installation, air compressors, vacuum pumps, lifting appliances and lifting gears, electric and gas water heaters, etc. to ensure they are operated and maintained in a safe, reliable and efficient manner.

The appointee will be responsible for the following duties:

• Supervise in-house staff and outside contractors.
• Monitor manpower and material resources for routine repair and maintenance works.
• Liaise and coordinate with internal parties, campus users and outside contractors on the planned preventive maintenance, daily operation, replacement, improvement and upgrading works.
• Assisting in Implementing, testing and commissioning work of new and renovation projects.
• Engage in hands-on works on various building services facilities.
• Prepare reports using MS Office applications.
• Perform shift duties and attend emergency duties.

Applicants should have a diploma/certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related disciplines plus at least 3 years of relevant work experience and should be a registered electrical worker.  A good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese (including Putonghua), proficiency in MS Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word) as well as AutoCAD are essential.  The ideal candidate should also have ability to work independently.

Extensive work experience with operation and maintenance of large scale of mechanical system is definitely an advantage.  Applicants with lower academic qualification but with extensive relevant work experience will also be considered. (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 Tuesday, 3 February 2026.  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.
(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.  Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.)

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of 
inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.