An Artisan (Civil) is mainly deployed on the following:

(a) Consumer Services Stream:
(i) fixing and removing water meters in consumers’ premises; (ii) clearing choked meters; (iii) installing and repairing small size water mains and fittings on Government land; and (iv) constructing brick manholes and valve chambers.

(b) Distribution Stream:
(i) operating valves; (ii) making minor repairs for and maintaining distribution mains and valves; and (iii) painting valve indicators.

(c) Headworks Stream:
(i) carrying out service reservoir sterilization work, and drainage channels and catchwaters desilting; (ii) operating and repairing valves, and repairing trunk mains; (iii) resurfacing footpath; and (iv) painting and fixing signs.

(d) Treatment Works Function:
(i) cleansing water treatment plant and filter beds; (ii) making minor repairs to water treatment works; (iii) monitoring and adjusting chemical dosings; and (iv) assisting in the operation of water treatment plants, and carrying out miscellaneous maintenance work as directed.

(Note : Appointees may be required to (i) undertake on-call, standby and emergency duties; (ii) work outside normal working hours, in irregular hours and/or shifts; (iii) work in remote areas, harsh conditions and/or at reservoirs; (iv) drive departmental vehicles under the self-drive scheme; and (v) wear uniform and protective clothing. Subject to vacancies available, the appointees will be assigned to take up posts in one of the streams / functions as listed in (a)-(d) above. )

Candidates (a) (i) should have completed a full apprenticeship or other approved course of practical training in civil engineering, or equivalent (Note 1); or (ii) should have at least three years’ experience in civil engineering, or equivalent; and (b) should have attained a level of proficiency in Chinese and English languages equivalent to Primary 6 standard (Note 2) ; and (c) may be required to pass a trade test (except those who meet the requirements under Item (a) (i) above); and (d) should have a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST) (Note3 ).

(Note 1) : Candidates who are current final year apprentices/students of the full apprenticeship or other approved course of practical training in civil engineering, or equivalent may also apply; if selected, appointment will be subject to their obtaining the requisite qualifications under item (a)(i) above by 31 October 2025.

(Note 2) : Applicants who fail to produce the documentary proof of attaining a level of proficiency in Chinese and English languages equivalent to Primary 6 standard, such as Hong Kong Primary 6 student report or certificate on completion of Primary 6 standard (a pass in Chinese and English subjects should be shown) or equivalent recognized qualification, will be required to attend and pass a language proficiency test arranged by the Department.

(Note 3) : All applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their knowledge of the Basic Law and the National Security Law. A pass result in the BLNST is an entry requirement for all civil service jobs. Only those candidates who have passed the BLNST will be considered for appointment. For candidates who have not taken the relevant BLNST or have not attained a pass result in the relevant BLNST at the time of application, they may still apply for the job and arrangements will be made for them to take the relevant BLNST during the recruitment process.

(All qualifications/experience required should be obtained on or before the application deadline. Qualifications/experience obtained after the application deadline will not be considered.)