Hotel Maintenance Engineer – Growth & Benefits

The Gwen Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; 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

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.