Overnight/Swing Shift Maintenance Engineer I
About The Position
The Maintenance Engineer I supports the daily maintenance and safe operation of theWit Hotel in Chicago. The role responds to engineering service calls, completes maintenance work orders and scheduled preventive maintenance, and repairs and maintains hotel buildings, equipment, and systems. Duties include HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, painting, and general facility work. The engineer works under the direction of the Chief Engineer, prioritizes repairs that could affect guest experience, and helps maintain equipment with minimal downtime. The position includes scheduled building rounds and pass-on work, recurring inspections and preventive maintenance for kitchen equipment, fire pumps, emergency generators, heat pumps, ice machines, and fire extinguishers, as well as seasonal exterior work. The engineer also coordinates with vendors, communicates with hotel staff and the Engineering Department, and reports issues and emergencies to the Chief Engineer. This role is on an overnight/swing shift within a 24/7 hotel operation and requires current membership in IUOE Local 399. The role requires safe, professional work, proper uniform and grooming, and the ability to handle physically demanding maintenance tasks. Compensation is $30 per hour. Benefits eligibility may vary by employment status.
Requirements
- Current, active membership in IUOE Local 399.
- Two years of hands-on HVAC and refrigeration experience; the posting also lists HVAC and refrigeration experience ranges of 1 to 3 years and 4 to 6 years.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to communicate in the hotel's primary language.
- Ability to carry, lift, push, and/or pull items weighing up to 100–300 pounds.
- Ability to frequently stand and move around the facility; handle objects and equipment; and bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and crawl.
- Flexibility to work in a 24/7 hotel operation.
- Wear the proper uniform and maintain a well-groomed appearance.
Nice To Haves
- Previous maintenance experience.
- HVAC and general maintenance skills.
- Hotel experience.
Responsibilities
- Respond to engineering service calls and complete maintenance work orders from hotel departments in a timely manner.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and ensure equipment is operating properly.
- Repair and maintain hotel facilities, buildings, rooms, equipment, and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration systems.
- Complete building and room renovation work, including plumbing, painting, sheetrock, electrical, and carpentry tasks.
- Conduct building rounds at the start of the shift and address issues passed on from the previous shift.
- Perform monthly preventive maintenance and repairs on kitchen coolers and cooking equipment.
- Conduct biweekly fire pump and emergency generator testing.
- Change public-space heat pump filters quarterly and clean kitchen ice machines quarterly.
- Perform seasonal exterior power washing and snow-detail work.
- Conduct building light rounds, replace bulbs, and repair fixtures.
- Check building fire extinguishers and complete monthly sign-offs.
- Oversee outside vendors providing services or making repairs.
- Perform plumbing repairs and clear drains.
- Complete ground and custodial work as needed.
- Monitor fire alarm and life-safety systems and conduct periodic tests.
- Observe energy and utilities usage, identify conservation opportunities, and recommend ideas to the Chief Engineer.
- Clean, lubricate, protect, maintain, and properly store hotel tools and equipment.
- Assist with emergencies to protect guests, associates, the building, and its systems; inform the Chief Engineer and help return the building to normal operation.
- Maintain communication with the Chief Engineer regarding assignments and needed materials, tools, and supplies; provide nightly email pass-ons to the Engineering Department.
- Communicate with Front Office staff and carry the issued phone and walkie-talkie.
- Prioritize repairs or maintenance issues that may affect or inconvenience guests.
- Complete assigned work safely and professionally, monitor budgetary guidelines, and follow hotel conduct, emergency, and management policies.
- Represent the hotel positively and provide attentive service consistent with the hotel's standards.
Benefits
- Medical plans with a choice of three plans.
- Dental coverage with two plan options.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness plans (new for 2026).
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare and dependent-care expenses.
- Employer-provided life and AD&D insurance, with additional voluntary options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability coverage.
- Voluntary long-term disability coverage.
- Commuter benefits for transit and parking expenses.
- Pet insurance.
- Hilton travel discounts and employee room rates worldwide.
- Career growth and training opportunities.
- Wellness programs and employee appreciation events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
