Works Supervisor I/II (Housekeeping)

Cuhk; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Estates Management Office seeks a Works Supervisor I/II (Housekeeping) to supervise frontline cleaning teams and oversee staff quarters and university buildings, including classrooms and washrooms.

Duties include supervising staff and contractors, acting as Building Manager, conducting inspections, handling inquiries, and performing other duties as assigned. Overtime, shifts, and weekend/public holiday work may be required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Higher Certificate in Estates Management, or 5+ years of relevant site supervising experience with HKCEE/HKDSE (including English and Mathematics).
• At least 3 years’ supervisory experience after (i) in housekeeping, classroom management, or estates management.
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua); driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise direct staff and monitor contractors.
• Take role of Building Manager.
• Perform building inspections.
• Handle customer enquiries and complaints.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Interpersonal skills

English-Chinese bilingual

Education

Diploma or Higher Certificate in Estates Management

Job description

Works Supervisor I/II (Housekeeping) – (260001CP)

Description

Estates Management Office

Works Supervisor I/II (Housekeeping)

The appointee will be assigned to supervise one or several frontline cleaning teams, and ensure the smooth operation of staff quarters and University buildings, including classrooms and washrooms.

Duties include

• (a) supervising direct staff and monitoring contractors
• (b) taking up the role of Building Manager
• (c) performing building inspections
• (d) handling customer enquiries and complaints
• (e) performing any other duties as assigned

Working overtime, on shifts, and on Saturdays/Sundays/public holidays may be required when necessary.

Applicants should have

• (i) a Diploma or Higher Certificate, preferably in Estates Management, from a recognised university or technical institute; OR at least 5 years’ relevant site supervising experience, with Grade C/Level 3 or above in at least 5 subjects in HKCEE/HKDSE (including English and Mathematics);
• (ii) at least 3 years’ supervisory experience subsequent to fulfilling (i) above in housekeeping, classroom management, or estates management;
• (iii) good interpersonal and problem-solving skills;
• (iv) a good command of English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Putonghua). Possession of a valid driving licence (Classes 1 and 2) is preferred. Those with less but at least 1 year’s relevant post-qualification experience may be considered for appointment as Works Supervisor II. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

Appointment will initially be made on a 2-year contract with contract-end gratuity, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

Job

Executive, Clerical, Secretarial, Technical and Junior Posts

Organization

Estates Management Office

Unposting Date

Aug 25, 2026