Hotel Maintenance Technician I

Auro Hotels; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Auro Hotels seeks an Engineer I to ensure the maintenance and functionality of mechanical systems in the hotel. This role involves performing general maintenance, responding to guest issues, and adhering to safety protocols. A successful candidate will possess solid mechanical skills and a basic understanding of HVAC. Experience in a hospitality environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of HVAC and refrigeration required.
• Prior hospitality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance, inspections, and repairs duties.
• Maintain safe working environment throughout the hotel.
• Resolve guest problems and complaints efficiently.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Troubleshooting

HVAC Knowledge

Plumbing Skills

Electrical Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand and Power Tools

Job description

Description

Job Purpose

The purpose of an Engineer I is to assure the overall success of the hotel by meeting or exceeding the guest expectation for working order of mechanical systems. The Engineer I must maintain a safe working environment throughout the hotel by providing an attractive, clean and well‐maintained property.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain accurate records on preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, inspections and repairs duties as assigned.
• Adhere to safety, security and emergency procedures, react appropriately during emergency situations, and act promptly to correct hazards. Adhere to security procedures concerning the handling of guest room and master keys, security of boiler and electrical rooms and other engineering areas, proper storage of all chemicals, etc.
• Listen to and promptly act to resolve guest problems and complaints.
• Clean and organize maintenance shop.
• Have working knowledge of HVAC, MEP and refrigeration systems, including repair, maintenance and basic electric and plumbing skills. Ability to troubleshoot equipment and identify needs and parts.
• Have strong mechanical skills for operation and repair of hotel equipment and possess the knowledge and ability to perform a variety of general maintenance repairs.
• Have working knowledge regarding application and storage of all chemicals and the OSHA standards for chemical use.
• Know how to operate hand and power tools (drills, hoisting equipment, reciprocating saw, and pressure washing equipment); dial indicators and testing equipment for air, water balancing and control calibration.
• Read manufacturer instructions, blueprints, etc. and the ability to discern various colors of electrical wiring.
• Make effective judgments on the various aspects of general repairs and maintenance and effectively solve guest and operational problems.
• Keeps Chief Engineer promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance so that prompt corrective action can be taken.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties, work hours and/or responsibilities for this job at any time.

Experience/Education

High School Diploma Preferred; Basic understanding of HVAC and Refrigeration. Prior hospitality experience preferred.

Auro Hotels is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. All applicants are subject to background and substance abuse screening prior to any offer of employment.

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