Maintenance II

Hilton Orrington - Evanston; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at Crescent properties

Hotel room discounts at Hilton branded

Job summary

Hilton Orrington Evanston, located at 1710 Orrington Avenue in Evanston, IL, seeks an experienced maintenance professional to join our Engineering team. You will perform general maintenance tasks and ensure quality standards across the property.

We value associates who bring strong hands-on skills in painting, plumbing, electrical systems, air conditioning, boilers and related mechanical systems, with a focus on guest satisfaction and high service standards.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in hotel, apartment or building maintenance.
• Experience with painting, plumbing, electrical systems, air conditioning, boilers and mechanical systems.
• Certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventative maintenance and complete work orders.
• Perform scheduled maintenance such as room care.
• Check electrical systems and perform minor repairs.
• Repair and maintain hotel equipment including boilers and HVAC.
• Service pool and maintain logs.
• Maintain exterior and curb appeal of the property.
• Refurbish guest room furniture and fixtures as needed.
• Respond politely to guest questions and requests to ensure satisfaction.
• Operate tools and machinery safely.

Skills

General maintenance

Painting

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Boilers

Guest service

Education

Maintenance certifications (any)

Job description

Hilton Orrington Evanston
1710 Orrington Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201, USA

Description

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do! We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

Conveniently located in the heart of the quaint college town of Evanston, with easy transit access to Chicago, our beautiful historic hotel offers versatile meeting space, dining options for all, and a unique guest experience. We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our Engineering team to perform general maintenance work and ensure to achieve and maintain quality standards. This is a unionized position.

Some of the perks you will receive working for our hotel:

• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family
• Hotel Room Discounts at Hilton branded properties worldwide.

Here is what you will be doing each day:

• Assist with preventative maintenance and complete report work orders such as replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, patching vinyl, etc., to maintain the hotel and keep the product quality standard.
• Perform preventative maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis (e.g., "room care").
• Assist in checking electrical systems such as air conditioning controls, television sets, lighting systems, and make minor repairs and/or replacement.
• Assist in checking and making routine repairs and assist on major repairs of all hotel equipment including small appliances, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, boilers, pool equipment, HVAC, hand and power tools and general plumbing systems and fixtures such as pipe lines, toilets and sinks, kitchen and laundry equipment.
• Service the hotel's pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters; completing maintenance request forms and record logs.
• Maintain the building exterior and "curb appeal" (e.g., snow removal, lawn care, painting, gardening).
• Refurbish furniture and fixtures within guest rooms such as cabinets, tables, chairs, doors windows and counters. Paint and finish furniture and fixtures if needed.
• Respond in a courteous manner to all guest questions, complaints, and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Operation of tools and machinery.

Does this sound like you?

You should have at least three years of experience in general hotel, apartment or building maintenance are required to include painting, plumbing, electrical systems, air conditioning, boilers and mechanical systems. Certifications are a plus. You enjoy working with people and have pride in ensuring guest satisfaction and provide excellent quality work in accordance with our high standards.

Our differences are what make us great:

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

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