A Workman II is mainly deployed on (a) manual work associated with construction and maintenance of footpaths, recreational areas and facilities; (b) planting and maintenance of trees and plantations as well as grass cutting; (c) hill fire fighting; (d) plant propagation and seed collection; and (e) litter collection and disposal. (Note : May be required to work in remote areas, irregular hours, shift duties, emergency hill fire/ typhoon / other natural disasters duties.)

Candidates, both male and female, should have (a) completed Primary 6 education, or equivalent; (b) 2 years’ relevant experience in vegetation, public cleansing, construction or maintenance work; (c) attained a level of proficiency in Chinese and English Languages equivalent to Primary 6 standard; and be able to speak fluent Cantonese; and (d) passed a trade test. (Note : For the purpose of heightening public awareness of the Basic Law (BL) and promoting a culture of learning of BL in the community, assessment of BL knowledge will be included in the recruitment for all civil service jobs. Candidates who are invited to attend the recruitment interview will be tested orally on their BL knowledge during recruitment interview. The results of BL assessment will be taken into account only if two candidates are considered equal in all other aspects.)