Engineering Coordinator

HSH Group / The Peninsula Hong Kong; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Paid leave

Sick leave

Holiday days

Employee meals

Parking discounts

Room nights discounts

Spa discounts

Spa retail discounts

Medical insurance (80% company-paid)

Job summary

The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a Coordinator for our Engineering team to support guest-focused service at a luxury Five-Star Five-Diamond property on Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

Responsibilities include coordinating office administration, supporting the Director of Engineering, handling calls, dispatching mail, maintaining filing systems, and preparing monthly utilities reports. Strong organization, English proficiency, and 2 years of coordination experience are required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of coordination experience in a luxury property.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work under pressure with strong organization.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Handle and coordinate office administration functions under the Director of Engineering.
• Provide secretarial support to the Director of Engineering and team.
• Screen incoming phone calls and take messages.
• Receive and dispatch correspondences; keep filing system up-to-date.
• Relay R&M orders from other departments; prepare monthly utilities reports.

Skills

Coordination

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a Coordinator to join our Engineering team and be an integral part of our guest-focused service.

• Work for a luxury Five-Star Five-Diamond property in the heart of Michigan Avenue, Chicago
• Grow within a diverse multi-outlet property
• Exceptional health benefits package and 401(k) with company match.

Key Accountabilities:

• Handle and coordinate the office administration functions according to the instructions of the Director of Engineering and established policies and procedures
• Provides secretarial support to Director of Engineering and extends support to the team
• Handles and screens incoming phone calls and takes messages
• Receives and dispatches correspondences
• Keeps filing system in good order and up-to-date
• Relays R&M orders from other departments
• Prepares monthly utilities reports for submission to management of the Hotel
• Performs other duties assigned by the Director of Engineering as well as with own initiative
• Adheres to all house rules, fire regulations, departmental policies and procedures

General Requirements:

• 2 years of coordination experience in a luxury property ideal
• Knowledge of Microsoft systems and engineering preferred
• Ability to deal with a high level of work demand and pressure, individual must have great organization skills
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

Benefits We Offer:

• 10 vacation days per year
• 5 Chicago Paid Leave Days per year
• 5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave Days per year
• 9 holiday days per year
• Complimentary employee meals
• Discounted parking
• Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels
• 50% discount on spa services
• 25% discount on spa retail
• 80% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Complimentary life insurance
• Complimentary long-term disability
• Retirement plan with 5% company match

The salary range for this position is $25-28 per hour.