• (i)Assistant Air-conditioning Inspectors are mainly deployed on installation, operation and maintenance of air-conditioning and refrigeration plant and equipment; design, procurement, project management and technical consultancy services; law enforcement, regulatory services and advisory services; and supervision of contractors and subordinates.
• (ii)Successful candidates may be posted to other departments and may be required:

• (a)to work irregular hours/in remote area/in harsh condition;
• (b)to perform shift duty/stand-by duty/on-call duty/emergency duty;
• (c)to wear uniform/protective clothing;
• (d)to carry pager/mobile phone;
• (e)to work with computer; and
• (f)to perform any other duties as specified from time to time. Successful candidates may also be required to perform self-drive duty (training will be provided where necessary) on a voluntary basis.

Candidates should have

• (a)a Diploma or Higher Certificate in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a Hong Kong polytechnic university/polytechnic or Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education/technical institute/technical college, or equivalent;
• (b)
  • (i)two years’ relevant practical training and not less than three years’ relevant post-qualification experience; or
  • (ii)completed an approved apprenticeship plus at least three years’ relevant post-qualification experience; and
• (c)met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent (See Note 1). Preference will be given to candidates who have
  • (i)the relevant experience in operation and maintenance of central air-conditioning system;
  • (ii)the relevant experience in supervision of contractors and subordinates to perform the above operation and maintenance activities; and
  • (iii)acquired a recognized safety and health supervisor training.