Assistant Facilities Officer (FMO) (Ref: 24002JT)

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Facilities Management Office:

Assistant Facilities Officer (FMO) (Ref: 24002JT)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Providing routine facilities management services across all on-campus and off-campus premises, including teaching venues and public areas;
• Monitoring contractor performance to ensure satisfactory facilities management services, including security, cleaning, car park management, and landscaping;
• Handling venues booking requests from both internal and external users;
• Liaising with various stakeholders to provide the event support services for university-wide functions;
• Assisting in the procurement process and preparing reports related to administration and daily operations;
• Handling, responding to, and investigating feedback and complaints related to facilities management services; and
• Performing any other duties assigned by the Director of Facilities Management or their nominee.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• A recognized certificate.
• Relevant working experience preferable.
• Ability to lead and manage contractors and handle a complex, varied workload.
• Self-motivated, able to work under pressure, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English and Chinese, with knowledge of Putonghua preferred.
• Familiarity with basic office software, including MS Office.

Candidates may be invited to participate in a trade or written test.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment
An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.

To Apply
Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System
https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=24002JT


Closing date of application:      5 Dec 2024


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