Best Western at O'Hare - Engineer-Preventative Maintenance

Aimbridge Hospitality; Des Plaines (IL); In loco; USD 23.866 - 33.992; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income

Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to assist in the operation and maintenance of hotel equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance, handle guest requests, and execute minor repairs including plumbing and carpentry. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and experience in a similar role is preferred. A valid driver's license and potentially trade licenses for plumbing or HVAC are necessary. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Competenze

• Experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license for the applicable state.
• Licensed in a trade preferred (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry).

Mansioni

• Assist with the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance for guest rooms and common areas.
• Immediately follow up on any alarms and report to the Front Desk.

Conoscenze

Experience in a hotel or related field

Basic knowledge in carpentry and plumbing

Ability to demonstrate accuracy

Flexibility in response to change

Formazione

High School diploma or equivalent

Course certificate of one year of college or technical school

Strumenti

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Electric tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Best Western at O'Hare - Engineer-Preventative Maintenance Address 10300 W Higgins Rd, Rosemont, IL, 60018 Compensation $21.00/hour

Job Description

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for assisting with the operation, maintenance, service, and repair of equipment as assigned. The engineer participates in the preventative maintenance program, handles guest requests and other work orders, performs trade jobs such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, and may require driving a shuttle van when needed (property specific).

Qualifications

• Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensed in a trade preferred (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.).
• Must have a valid driver's license for the applicable state (property specific).
• Must have an acceptable MVR (Motor Vehicle Driving Record) (property specific).
• Course certificate of one year of college or technical school; or three to six months of subject‑related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of study and experience.
• Preferably basic knowledge and experience in carpentry, plumbing, mechanical repair, painting and air conditioning and heating (HVAC) systems.
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and meticulousness; monitors your own work to ensure quality and applies the feedback you receive to improve your performance.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in response to change and adaptation to new methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety management principles; federal and state OSHA regulations

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Change out light bulbs; perform preventive maintenance for guest rooms including vinyl repair, touch‑up paint, minor furniture repair, tub caulking and tile repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance for ice machines, refrigerators, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, HVAC, guestrooms, meeting rooms, the swimming pool and hot tub.
• Perform plumbing repair, laundry equipment repair, preventive maintenance on all exhaust fans and supplies; monitor energy conservation; repair vacuum cleaners and any other small equipment upon request.
• Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause, determine emergency status and report to the Front Desk.
• Access back‑of‑house areas of the hotel and sensitive information.
• Interact and occasionally have unsupervised contact with guests and/or colleagues.
• Access and control sensitive areas in the hotel premises, including the Hotel Safe, Master Keys and/or guestrooms, Storage/Liquor Room, and secured file cabinets.
• Drive safely on behalf of the company for business reasons.
• Maintain a high level of trust and responsibility.
• Represent the company with a certain level of reputation and good character and exercise sound judgement.
• Perform other tasks/jobs as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Discover Chicago and the surrounding areas from our newly remodeled hotel, located near O'Hare International Airport, The Fashion Mart, Allstate Arena and the Stephens Convention Center! At our hotel, we're committed to providing the best guest service in the area. But what really sets us apart is our team. When you join us, you'll find a supportive and collaborative work environment where you'll feel like part of a family. We celebrate our successes every month with team‑building activities and events that bring us closer together. So, if you're looking for a place where you can grow, succeed, and belong, come join us!