Apprentice Engineer

About Us

Step into a sophisticated world at Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection.

Our upscale hotel provides easy access to vibrant attractions in downtown Chicago.

Discover Wrigley Field, Navy Pier, the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and the River North Gallery District just minutes away.

Let your adventure begin at Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection!

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Overview

Maintain all building related systems and the building envelop to ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates, and vendors.

Ensure compliance with company Engineering Assumptions/Culture, preventative maintenance programs and procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, Mission Vision and Values as well as all Building/Fire/Health Department codes.

Maintain building complex as energy efficiency as possible constantly looking for ways to save energy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* 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 pipelines, 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.


* Move furniture and fixtures throughout the building.


* Respond in a courteous manner to all guest questions, complaints, and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.


* Exposure to extreme temperatures.


* Operation of heavy machinery.


* Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.


* Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skil...