Engineering Maintenance

Club Quarters, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Hotel discounts

401K

Job summary

Club Quarters, Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a hands-on Maintenance Mechanic to keep our property in top shape.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you’ll fix leaky faucets, troubleshoot AC units, and repair guest room doors, combining handyman skills with hospitality mindset. You’ll respond to guest requests, perform drywall, painting, carpentry, and touch-ups, monitor equipment daily, and handle HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and routine PM tasks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in general building maintenance or related trade.
• Practical working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and general repair tools.
• Flexible availability for all shifts including weekends.
• Friendly attitude, good time management, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Guest response: address issues in guest rooms quickly and professionally to ensure a great stay.
• General repairs: drywall, painting, basic carpentry, and furniture touch-ups.
• Equipment monitoring: daily checks of major building equipment to prevent disruptions.
• Mechanical & plumbing: routine HVAC repairs, unclog drains, replace faucets, minor toilet/sink maintenance.
• Electrical: replace light bulbs, ballasts, outlets, and wall switches.
• Preventative maintenance: perform hotel PM inspections and fix minor issues before notice.
• Property upkeep: maintain front- and back-of-house areas to keep clean and functional.
• Safety & emergency: know fire life safety equipment and procedures; respond as directed.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Time management

Reliability

Team player

Tools

Plumbing tools

Electrical tools

General repair tools

Job description

Club Quarters Application- US

Maintenance Mechanic

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Location: Chicago, IL

Summary

We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to be the hands‑on specialist working to keep our property in top shape. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, you will be the person who ‘makes things work,’ from fixing a leaky faucet to troubleshooting an AC unit or repairing a guest room door. While we prioritize a solid foundation of handyman skills with experience, we are also seeking a team player who understands that hospitality is just as important as hardware.

Responsibilities

• Guest Response: Head to guest rooms to resolve reported issues quickly and professionally, ensuring they have a great stay
• General Repairs: Take ownership of fix-it tasks including drywall repair, painting, basic carpentry, and furniture touch-ups.
• Equipment Monitoring: Conduct daily status checks on all major building equipment to ensure proper functioning and identify potential issues before they cause service disruptions.
• Mechanical & Plumbing: Perform routine repairs on HVAC units, unclog drains, replace faucets, and handle basic toilet/sink maintenance.
• Electrical: Handle light electrical work such as replacing light bulbs, ballasts, outlets, and wall switches.
• Preventative Maintenance: Conduct regular walk-throughs of guest rooms as directed by the Maintenance Manager for the hotels formal PM program. Perform inspections and fix minor issues before a guest ever notices them or equipment fails.
• Property Upkeep: Maintain all front-of-house areas (entrance, lobby, hallways, club room areas) and back-of-house spaces (offices, equipment rooms, employee areas) to ensure they are clean, safe, and fully functional.
• Safety & Emergency Response: Familiarize yourself with all fire life safety equipment and emergency procedures; in the event of an emergency, respond following established procedures and help where appropriate to ensure guest and staff safety.
• Additional Duties: Support the hotel team by completing other projects or responsibilities as directed by the Maintenance Manager or Hotel Manager to ensure smooth property operations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience
  • 2+ years of experience in general building maintenance or a related trade.
• Technical Expertise
  • Practical working knowledge experience of plumbing, electrical, and general repair tools.
• Schedule
  • Flexible availability for all shifts including weekend coverage.
• Soft Skills
  • Friendly attitude, good time management, highly reliable.
• Physical Skills
  • Ability to lift up-to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and stay active throughout the shift.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off (ex. vacation, sick leave)
• Hotel discounts and complimentary stays
• 401K

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Committed to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive culture, our company reflects richness

of our communities, creating a welcoming environment. We know that we’re better together,

embracing the unique experiences and individual perspectives of each member of our team.