A Chainman is mainly deployed on –
(a) assisting members of Survey Officer and Land Surveyor grades to carry out survey work in the field;
(b) carrying out simple surveying work independently in the field;
(c) undertaking the preparation, care, maintenance and transportation of survey equipment, tools and materials for field survey operations;
(d) maintaining the order and cleanliness of the survey stores;
(e) using minor survey equipment/tools for execution of surveying tasks in the field; and
(f) supervising Workmen II and assisting in the training of them.

Notes:
(1) A Chainman may be required to (i) work irregular hours; (ii) work in any part of the territory including places with heavy traffic, or hilly or rugged areas; (iii) work in confined space or on survey vessels ; (iv) work in inclement weather conditions.
(2) The major job duties and special working environment may vary between recruiting departments subject to the operational needs.

Candidates should have –
(a) have at least 2 years' relevant experience in land/engineering surveying; and
(b) be able to communicate in Cantonese/Chinese and simple English, read simple Chinese and simple English, and write simple Chinese and simple English

Notes :
(1) All working experience required should be obtained on or before the closing date for application.
(2) Candidates will be required to pass a trade test.
(3) For the purpose of heightening public awareness of the Basic Law (BL) and promoting a culture of learning of BL in the community, applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their BL knowledge. The BL test result will be taken into account only if two candidates are considered equal in all other aspects.