Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

Home2 Suites Chicago River North; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Company Match

Free Basic Life Insurance

Travel Discounts

Educational/Professional Development

Job summary

Home2 Suites Chicago River North in Chicago is seeking a dedicated Engineer to perform preventative and repair maintenance, ensuring high-quality hotel standards while ensuring guest satisfaction.

The role requires standing for extended periods and involves tasks such as conducting inspections, repairing fixtures, and troubleshooting equipment. The position offers competitive wages, health insurance, and various perks for full-time and part-time opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and repair maintenance work to sustain hotel standards.
• Conduct room inspections to identify repair needs.
• Install or repair sheetrock and other wall coverings.
• Paint designated areas and items.
• Install and replace basic electrical fixtures.
• Repair furniture and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain repair records and comply with safety standards.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Repair skills

Basic electrical fixtures installation

Plumbing

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Trade school coursework

Job description

Opportunity: Engineer

Perform preventative and repair maintenance work to ensure the hotel is maintained according to established quality and sustainability standards while treating guests in a warm and friendly manner.

Your Growth Path

Engineering Supervisor – Chief Engineer – Area Chief Engineer

Your Focus

• Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
• Install or repair sheetrock 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.
• 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.

Your Background And Skills

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

HHM Hotels Benefits And Perks

• Competitive wages for full time and part time opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Daily Pay
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• 24/7 access to TELUS Health, a confidential work-life resource
• Travel Discounts
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational/Professional Development
• Referral Bonus Program

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.