Artisan (Electrical)

Duties:
An Artisan (Electrical) is mainly deployed on installing, operating, repairing, maintaining and overhauling electrical plants and equipment including electrical distribution, sewage treatment facilities, electricity generators, electric motors, electronic equipment and apparatus; and training and supervising apprentices and minor staff.

Entry Requirements:
Candidates should have (a)(i) completed a full apprenticeship or other approved course of practical training in electrical engineering; or (ii) at least four years' experience in electrical engineering; and (b) completed Primary 6 education, or equivalent; and (c) attained a level of proficiency in Chinese and English languages equivalent to Primary 6 standard; and (d) a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test.
[Notes:
(i) Candidate will be required to pass a trade test (except those candidates who have completed a full apprenticeship in electrical engineering).
(ii) Preference will be given to candidates who have relevant working experience in electrical engineering field.
(iii) Candidates who will complete full apprenticeship or other approved course of practical training in electrical engineering, or equivalent by 2026 may also apply; if selected, appointment will be subject to their obtaining the requisite qualifications under item (a) (i) above by 31 December 2026.]

Pay:
Master Pay Scale Point 5 ($19,930 per month) to Master Pay Scale Point 8 ($24,060 per month)

Terms of Appointment:
A new recruit will normally be appointed on civil service probationary terms for three years. Upon passage of probation bar, he/she may be considered for appointment on the prevailing permanent terms.

How to Apply:
Application Forms [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)] are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centres of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau's website (<http://www.csb.gov.hk>).

The new version of application form for Government jobs G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) has been in use with effect from 26 July 2023. Candidates who apply for Government jobs advertised on or after 26 July 2023 should use the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023). If candidates submit the old version form (G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)), they will be required to fill in the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) afresh and submit it within seven days upon request. If candidates fail to submit the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) within the stipulated deadline, their applications will not be processed further.

Applications on G.F. 340 should reach Recruitment and Promotion Section, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, 7/F, 3 Kai Shing Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong not later than 8 October 2026. The postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of submission. Please specify "Application for the post of Artisan (Electrical)" on the envelope. To avoid delayed or unsuccessful delivery of applications by post, please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage has been affixed before posting. Mail items bearing insufficient postage will not be delivered to this Department and will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post, where appropriate. Applicants will bear any consequences arising from paying insufficient postage. On-line application can also be made through Civil Service Bureau's website (<http://www.csb.gov.hk>).

Your application will not be considered if late, submitted by fax or email, or if you fail to provide in G.F. 340 all information as requested or it is not clear from your statements that you have the minimum qualifications, training, experience or other requirements for the job. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation anytime during the ten-week period from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.