Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago is seeking a dedicated facilities maintenance technician to maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems across the property.

You will review work orders, perform preventive maintenance, respond to maintenance calls, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. High school diploma and 1 year of maintenance experience preferred; fluent in English; basic math and tool knowledge; on-site role in East Chicago, IN.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one year of facilities maintenance experience in hospitality or related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be fluent and literate in English.
• Must have basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or finishing trades.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must have basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of the proper operation of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintains engineering for HVAC, ductwork, piping, plumbing, and fire protection.
• Reviews assigned work orders and determines work priorities.
• installs machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous operations.
• inspects kitchen machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• inspects, repairs, and adjusts HVACequipment.
• Repairs, rods, cleans, adjusts, and removes plumbing fixtures, line vents, and/or drains as needed, to ensure proper operation and sanitation.
• Makes minor electrical repairs, including but not limited to repair and replacement of outlets, light fixtures, and equipment; ensures adequate lighting in all areas by replacing lights as needed.
• Adheres to departmental quality standards; follows all safety rules.
• Responsible for ensuring the workshop is neat and orderly.
• Adheres to all regulatory, departmental, and company policies and procedures.
• Performs preventive maintenance to equipment on a scheduled basis.
• Assists with snow removal as directed.
• Responds to maintenance calls.
• Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all company matters.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

English fluency

Basic math

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago is seeking a dedicated facilities maintenance technician to maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems across the property.

You will review work orders, perform preventive maintenance, respond to maintenance calls, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. High school diploma and 1 year of maintenance experience preferred; fluent in English; basic math and tool knowledge; on-site role in East Chicago, IN.