ENGINEER

The Gwen Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

Free lunch

Ventra Transit Benefit

Uniforms provided

401(k) with matching

DailyPay access to earnings

Job summary

The Gwen Chicago is seeking a Maintenance Technician to uphold and service building systems and the building envelope, ensuring the safety and comfort of hotel guests, associates, and vendors. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and energy-efficiency initiatives in a historic Chicago property.

Ideal candidates have vocational training in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry, with hotel experience preferred and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Vocational schooling, military training, certification and/or experience in building related trades (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry)
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Climbing, reading, standing, walking, and lifting 25–50 lbs with/without accommodation.
• Must be able to receive instructions and communicate progress of work assignments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventative maintenance and complete work orders (ceiling tiles, light bulbs, patches, etc.) to maintain hotel quality.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on a schedule (e.g., room care).
• Check electrical systems (air conditioning controls, TVs, lighting) and perform minor repairs/replacements.
• Repair and service hotel equipment including appliances, kitchen, laundry, boilers, HVAC, and plumbing fixtures.
• Maintain pool equipment and chemical levels; service records and logs.
• Maintain exterior curb appeal (snow removal, lawn care, painting, gardening).
• Refurbish furniture and fixtures in guest rooms; paint and finish furniture as needed.
• Move furniture throughout the building.
• Respond courteously to guest questions and requests to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Hotel experience

Job description

About Us

Imagine yourself in 1930's Chicago. Chicago celebrated its centennial by hosting the world’s fair in 1933. The speakeasies and gangsters were thriving. It was a distinguished time in Chicago’s history. The Gwen has a glorious past and an even more glorious future. Rooted in the history and heritage of downtown Chicago in the 1930’s, the Gwen serves as a city emblem of this golden era and yet is poised to bring luxury to a future generation of worldly travelers. This unmistakable inspiration comes to life with our historic façade, famously created by sculptress Gwen Lux in 1928. A female artisan making a mark in a predominantly 1930’s, male design city depicts and exciting atmosphere of change. The building has been home to many stories in an illustrious past. Health, dental and vision are just a start. We offer unlimited career potential, top of the line training, free lunch, Ventra Transit Benefit and we also provide your uniforms. Now we’re inviting you to re-create the Gwen experience. Let it be a canvas for your own personal stories. At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value U.S. military experience.

Compensation

Salary Range: $53.50 - $53.50 Hourly Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Maintain all building related systems and the building envelop to ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates, and vendors. Ensure compliance with company Engineering Assumptions/Culture, preventative maintenance programs and procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, Mission Vision and Values as well as all Building/Fire/Health Department codes. Maintain building complex as energy efficiency as possible constantly looking for ways to save energy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with preventative maintenance and complete report work orders such as replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, patching vinyl, etc., to maintain the hotel and keep the product quality standard.
• Perform preventative maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis (e.g., \"room care\").
• Assist in checking electrical systems such as air conditioning controls, television sets, lighting systems, and make minor repairs and/or replacement.
• Assist in checking and making routine repairs and assist on major repairs of all hotel equipment including small appliances, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, boilers, pool equipment, HVAC, hand and power tools and general plumbing systems and fixtures such as pipelines, toilets and sinks, kitchen and laundry equipment.
• Service the hotel's pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters; completing maintenance request forms and record logs.
• Maintain the building exterior and \"curb appeal\" (e.g., snow removal, lawn care, painting, gardening).
• Refurbish furniture and fixtures within guest rooms such as cabinets, tables, chairs, doors windows and counters.
• Paint and finish furniture and fixtures if needed.
• Move furniture and fixtures throughout the building.
• Respond in a courteous manner to all guest questions, complaints, and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Operation of heavy machinery.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Vocational schooling, military training, certification and/or experience in building related trades required in 1 or more of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Climbing, reading, standing, walking, and routinely lifting 25 lbs. to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to receive instructions and communicate progress of work assignments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision are just a start.
• We offer unlimited career potential, top of the line training, free lunch, Ventra Transit Benefit and we also provide your uniforms.
• For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed.
• Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.
• HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA.
• For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans.
• Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future.
• HEI proudly partners with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Company Culture

Recognizing that our success starts and ends with our associates under our pioneering culture of HEI Loves, we invest in and develop the most passionate and talented people in our industry. We show our love to our associates by providing market-leading compensation packages, generous PTO and flex-time initiatives, outstanding career development and advancement opportunities, and job-appropriate assets and resources. We're always looking for associates who share our passion for hospitality. With a variety of world-class brands in our portfolio, hotel locations throughout the United States, and an unparalleled suite of tools, technology, and training, we're able to provide our associates with a truly unique opportunity to grow and build their future.