DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY ENGINEERINGOffice Assistant (Ref. 250821029-IE)DutiesThe appointee will be required to:(a) receive and dispatch mails and documents within and outside the campus;(b) handle incoming calls and emails;(c) provide counter service and answer enquiries;(d) perform manual labour work, e.g. moving furniture, equipment and distilled water bottles etc.;(e) keep track of inventory, ordering supplies, and ensure adequate stock levels;(f) conduct regular space and office inventory checks;(g) coordinate the booking of meeting rooms and classrooms;(h) provide clerical and logistic support to departmental events and publicity activities; and(i) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or or his delegates.QualificationsApplicants should:(a) have completed Form 3 or equivalent;(b) have several years of relevant work experience;(c) be able to communicate in both written and spoken English and Chinese;(d) be willing to work outside normal office hours when necessary;(e) have knowledge of computer applications (e.g. MS Word and Excel), preferably including Chinese word processing; and(f) have a pleasant personality and positive attitude with team spirit.Preference will be given to those with Form 5 standard.Conditions of ServiceA highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.Conditions of ServiceA highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.ApplicationPlease submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/general). Consideration of applications will commence on 4 September 2025 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.