Assistant Engineer

Hilton Garden Inn Hoffman Estates; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality establishment in Schaumburg, Illinois is seeking an Assistant Engineer to ensure the hotel is maintained to quality and sustainability standards. Responsibilities include conducting room inspections, performing repairs and maintenance, and keeping detailed records. Requirements include a High School diploma and previous maintenance experience. The position may involve working on holidays and weekends, and demands physical stamina to handle challenging tasks. Join a team dedicated to guest satisfaction and sustainability practices.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; trade school coursework preferred.
• Previous engineer/maintenance experience or equivalent training required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
• Perform preventative and repair maintenance to ensure quality.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Repair skills

Electrical fixture installation

Plumbing skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Trade school coursework in related field

Job description

Assistant Engineer

Perform preventative and repair maintenance work to ensure hotel is maintained according to established quality and sustainability standards.

Potential Career Path

Assistant Chief Engineer – Chief Engineer - Engineering Supervisor– Chief Engineer

Essential Functions

• Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
• Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings.
• Paint designated areas and items.
• Install and replace basic electrical fixtures, replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
• Repair furniture.
• Install, replace and program televisions.
• Perform minor plumbing functions.
• Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units.
• Trace and repair all types of water lines.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
• Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Work as a bell attendant in the event of staffing shortages or during peak check/in out periods.
• Follow Service Recovery Guidelines.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and comply with MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma Trade school course work in related field preferred.
• Previous engineer/maintenance experience or equivalent training required.

Work Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, kneeling, stooping, crawling and climbing.