Apprentice Engineer

Onni Group of Companies • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Apprentice Engineer will perform preventive maintenance and repair on the Hotel’s mechanical equipment, with particular emphasis on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws. All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work. Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play for over half a century, with a commitment to employees, partners, quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction across North America.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement with Local 399.
• Knowledge of operations on the Hospitality Industry
• Must be able to stand in one place for extended periods of time, and to remain on feet for up to 8 hours.
• Technologically sound with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform or assist scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair on mechanical equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot problems, make repairs as follows: calibrate pneumatic control equipment, replace mechanical seals, re-pack pumps and valves, replace bearings and belts and check for proper alignment, repair fan coil units, pressure vessels, replace piping and fittings and maintain appropriate records of preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Prepare and paint surfaces of building structure, furniture and equipment using proper application techniques, various products and visual ability to identify colors and patterns, measure lengths and quantities and assess areas for repair.
• Respond to requests and make the necessary repairs in a timely and courteous manner.
• Maintain knowledge of fire standpipe, sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers throughout the facility to ensure proper working condition and fire protection in compliance with local fire codes.
• Assist with requests to shut down water, steam and gas supplies.
• Change filters on HVAC and fan coil units.
• Performs all work orders assigned.
• Perform or assist in all repairs, maintenance and painting.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to PM Schedule.
• Report to Management regarding the condition of the property.
• Maintain proper environmental conditions throughout the Hotel.
• Assist with contractor requests as instructed by Management.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Education Allowance
• Generous Referral Program
• Fun and collaborative company culture with lots of team-building events
• Friends and Family rates for Level Hotels & Furnished Suites, The Opus Hotel and The Emily Hotel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees