Overnight/Swing Shift Maintenance Engineer I

DREAMWEAVER HOTELS LLC•Chicago, IL

2d•$30 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

TheWit Hotel in Chicago is hiring a Maintenance Engineer I to maintain and repair hotel facilities, equipment, and systems while supporting a high standard of guest service. The role involves responding to engineering service calls, completing work orders and scheduled preventive maintenance, and addressing issues that could affect the guest experience. The engineer also performs building rounds, monitors equipment, helps conserve energy, and supports emergency response. The position operates in a 24/7 hotel environment and requires flexibility. Applicants must be current, active members of IUOE Local 399 and have a high school diploma or GED. The posting lists two years of hands-on HVAC and refrigeration experience and also includes the phrases “1 to 3 years” and “4 to 6 years” in separate experience requirements.

Requirements

Current, active membership in IUOE Local 399.
High school diploma or GED.
Two years of hands-on HVAC and refrigeration experience; the posting also states “1 to 3 years” and “4 to 6 years” in separate experience requirement lines.
Ability to communicate in the primary language of the hotel.
Ability to wear the proper uniform and maintain a well-groomed appearance.
Flexibility to work in a 24/7 hotel operation.
Ability to carry, lift, push, or pull items weighing up to 100–300 pounds; frequently stand and move around the facility, handle objects and equipment, and bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and crawl.

Nice To Haves

Previous maintenance experience.
HVAC and general maintenance skills.
Hotel experience.

Responsibilities

Represent the hotel and restaurants positively and prioritize repairs that could affect guests.
Respond to engineering service calls and complete maintenance requests from all departments promptly.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and ensure equipment is working properly.
Repair and maintain hotel buildings, rooms, equipment, and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration systems.
Perform renovations and related work, including plumbing, painting, sheetrock, electrical, and carpentry work.
Conduct building rounds at the start of the shift and address pass-on issues from the previous shift.
Complete monthly kitchen cooler and cooking-equipment preventive maintenance and repairs.
Perform biweekly fire pump and emergency generator testing, quarterly public-space heat-pump filter changes, and quarterly kitchen ice-machine cleaning.
Perform seasonal exterior power washing and snow-detail work, building light rounds, bulb replacements, fixture repairs, and painting as needed.
Check building fire extinguishers and sign off monthly.
Complete ground and custodial work as needed; keep tools and equipment clean, maintained, and secured in the proper storage area.
Oversee outside vendors providing services or making repairs.
Perform plumbing repairs and clear drains.
Monitor fire alarm and life-safety systems through periodic tests.
Observe energy and utility use, identify potential conservation opportunities, and share recommendations with the Chief Engineer.
Assist with emergencies to protect guests, associates, the building, and its systems, and inform the Chief Engineer of emergencies.
Complete work safely and professionally; monitor budgetary guidelines and maintain communication with the Chief Engineer about assignments, materials, tools, and supplies.
Email nightly pass-on information to the Engineering Department and communicate with Front Office staff.
Carry the issued phone and walkie-talkie and wear the required uniform.
Follow hotel conduct standards, management regulations, employee handbook requirements, and emergency procedures.
Complete other projects and duties as assigned.
Lead theWit experience as instructed by hotel leaders.