A Workman II is mainly deployed on – (a) Conservation Branch and Country and Marine Parks Branch : (i) manual work associated with construction and maintenance of footpaths as well as recreational areas and facilities; (ii) planting and maintenance of trees and plantations as well as grass cutting; (iii) hill fire fighting; (iv) plant propagation and seed collection; and (v) litter collection and disposal. (b) Inspection and Quarantine Branch : (i) routine work in livestock rearing; (ii) handling and restraining of animals for inoculation, health check, administration of drugs, etc.; (iii) general maintenance and cleansing of Government premises, animal management centres, animal depots and vehicles; and (iv) manual work associated with law enforcement activities. (c) Administration Division : (i) general cleansing and manual work of the office; and (ii) collection and delivery of documents, files, office furniture, etc. (Note : May be required to work in remote areas with difficult access, wear uniform, work irregular hours and/or perform shift duties, and perform duties during inclement weather / typhoon / emergency hill fire.)

Candidates should (a) have completed Primary 6 education, or equivalent; (b) have 2 years’ relevant experience in vegetation, public cleansing, construction or maintenance work; (c) be able to communicate in Cantonese/Chinese and simple English; read simple Chinese and simple English; and write simple Chinese or simple English; and (d) pass a trade test.