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.

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).

(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 2017.

(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.