Apprentice Engineer

Omni Hotels & Resorts; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts in North Chicago, IL, is seeking a maintenance technician to ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained hotel environment. The role includes responding to guest repair requests, coordinating resolutions with guests and team members, and performing preventive maintenance on kitchen and mechanical equipment.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED, and must be a current member of Local 399 Operating Engineers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Active Local 399 Operating Engineers union member required.
• Experience in hotel engineering or maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to guest repair requests and coordinate resolutions.
• Communicate with guests and team members to resolve maintenance issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on hotel equipment and systems.
• Inspect and operate building utilities shut-offs and controls.
• Maintain inventory and organize engineering areas and tools.

Skills

Union membership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview
To ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained hotel environment.

Overview
To ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained hotel environment.
Responsibilities

• Respond and attend to guest repair requests.


• Communicate with guests, customers and tenants to resolve maintenance issues.


• Perform preventive maintenance on tools, kitchen, and mechanical room equipment, including cleaning and lubrication.


• Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines. Carry equipment (e.g., tools, radio).


• Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for equipment and all utility shut-offs for buildings.


• Maintain maintenance inventory and supplies. Keep engineering areas clean and organized.


• Communicate each day's activities and problems to the other shifts using approved communication programs and standards.


• Display basic knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge in the following categories: air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems and controls, basic carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, energy conservation, and/or general building operations.


• Test, troubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment not limited to the following: plumbing (e.g., plunge toilets and unclog drains), electrical components including lamps, cosmetic items, extension cords, vacuum cleaners.


• Program TV's and perform general engineering-related inventory duties.


• Use the Lockout/Tagout system before performing any maintenance work.


• Display basic computer skills.


• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.


• Complete safety training and certifications.


• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.


• Welcome and acknowledge all guests, customers, and tenants according to company standards, anticipate and address guests' service needs.


• Adhere to quality expectations and standards. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others to reach common goals and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.


• Speak with others using clear and professional language.


• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance and heavier lifting or movement tasks with assistance.


• Move up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladders.


• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.


• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent.


• Related Work Experience: Experience in hotel engineering or maintenance a plus.
  

Required Qualifications

• Active Member of Local 399 Operating Engineers Union