Engineer, Building Maintenance

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.

• 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 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.) repeatedly.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include weekends and holidays.
• Must be guest oriented and possess excellent hospitality skills.
• Must be a member of Local 399.

The wage for this position is $51.44.