About this role
Experience the Windy City from the heart of it all. Loews Chicago Hotel, situated steps from Navy Pier and Magnificent Mile, offers guests spectacular city skyline and lake views, while enjoying the comforts of home. Welcome to City Sophistication where convenience and relaxation meet.
General
- Performs work requiring the specialized skills of at least one of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, HVAC/refrigeration, kitchen/laundry , carpentry, paint/wall covers, locksmith, in addition to performing other I general maintenance duties.
- Responsible for all maintenance for the primary trade, area of expertise
- Provides supervision and training to subordinate engineering positions
- Responds to trouble/complaint/maintenance request calls throughout the hotel and grounds when directed to do so by supervisor
- May work with hazardous materials and chemicals in the performance of duty
- Uses tools, equipment, materials and chemicals safely and efficiently according to manufacturers instructions/MSDS requirements
- Checks clipboard and Maintenance Requests lists, daily for work assignments, at the beginning of and throughout each shift
- Communicates status of job assignments and maintenance requests to supervisor
- Notifies supervisor/dispatcher as required upon completion of work assignment I
- Completes appropriate records associated with work performed
- Makes minor repairs to equipment brought into the shop
- May assist in performing the duties of dispatcher as needed
- May assist/perform minor set -up duties for functions throughout the hotel and grounds
- Is completely familiar with Hotel Emergency procedures and able to respond quickly and accurately during any emergency situation that may arise
- Other duties as assigned
Supportive Functions and Responsibilities
- Promotes and applies teamwork skill at all times
- Notifies appropriate individuals promptly and fully of all problems and/or unusual matters of significance
- Is polite, friendly, and helpful to all guests, management and fellow employees
- Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
- Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
- Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
- Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
- Complies with hotel and department standards, policies and rules
- Recycles whenever possible
- Remains current with hotel information and changes
- Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards
Qualifications:
- Post high school training in engineering/maintenance related discipline
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
- Strong mechanical background with minimum 2 years hands on experience in maintenance related activity, requiring journey level responsibility. Hospitality preferred
- Ability to bend, stoop, and lift (up to 75 lbs.) repetitively
- Ability to work flexible hours to include weekends and holidays
- Must be guest oriented and Posses excellent hospitality skills
- Post high school training in engineering/maintenance related discipline
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
- Strong mechanical background with minimum 2 years hands on experience in maintenance related activity, requiring journey level responsibility. Hospitality preferred
- Ability to bend, stoop, and lift ( up to 75 lbs.) repetitively
- Ability to work flexible hours to include weekends and holidays
- Must be guest oriented and Posses excellent hospitality skills
- Must a member of Local 399
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Other facts
About Loews Hotels
Loews Hotels & Co was founded in 1960 and continues to own and operate hotels and resorts in the United States. Headquartered in New York City, hotel destinations include Arlington, Atlanta, Chicago, Chicago O'Hare, Coral Gables, Hollywood, Miami Beach, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, San Diego, St. Louis, and Tucson. Loews Hotels Hotels & Co operates as a subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L).
WHO WE ARE:
We are a dedicated team focused on allowing our guests to flourish when they are with us. From our most senior of management, to our newest team members, we are all forged of the same hospitality DNA. That defining characteristic is a willingness and commitment to offer comfort, care, and everything in us to all who come through our doors. We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members so they may grow and develop as individuals. We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential as professionals. We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the communities in which we reside. At Loews Hotels & Co, we seek to create a dynamic culture that makes work interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Loews Hotels and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
What you'll do
- The Engineer I is responsible for performing specialized maintenance work in various trades and responding to maintenance requests throughout the hotel. They also provide supervision and training to subordinate engineering positions.
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