Engineer Apprentice

Engineer Apprentice

BE LIMITLESS Do what you Love, Care for the World, Challenge the Status Quo!

WELCOME TO SWISSÔTEL CHICAGO Swissôtel Chicago is a luxury 4 diamond hotel with 662 rooms and suites located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Inspired by our brand pillar, Vitality, our Swissôtel Chicago family is united by a common vision to re-engage, re-inspire and re-vitalize our commitment to delivering quality service, building quality relationships and living quality lives.

At Swissôtel Chicago, we put the emphasis on our people. We are extremely proud of our Vitality initiatives and offer a variety of wellness programs for our Colleagues, who – in turn – aspire to bring quality of life into our guests' lives. Our goal is to provide a motivating and rewarding environment that attracts talented individuals who wish to develop their careers within a culture that values creativity and innovation in order to execute winning results aligned with our Vitality vision.

Through our initiatives and Vitality culture, we have been named a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune for 8 years in a row!

Be Bold, Be Inspired, Be You. You are friendly, helpful and love project work that makes use of skills and talents. You enjoy using your skills to help your team and it just so happens you'll be doing just that in an award-winning hotel.

Engineering keeps the Heartbeat of our Hotel going! The Engineer Apprentice is vital in supporting our experienced Engineers in maintenance repair, adjustments, and fabrication/installation work to heating, cooling, ventilation, energy management systems and related equipment. Maintains a safe, clean, well-maintained boiler room, machine rooms, air handling units, building equipment and chilled and condenser water plant systems. Provides general maintenance services across the hotel in all areas.

Performs general facilities-related duties and supplements and assists other maintenance staff as needed. Performs work in accordance with hotel standards and procedures. Communicates work-order and project status to relevant hotel staff and exemplifies excellent customer service.

Under direct supervision of a licensed Engineer:

• Installs, repairs, and verifies proper operation of building systems and equipment.
• Wears and/or uses appropriate safety equipment.
• Uses computers to enter and access job related information.
• Performs related job duties as may be assigned.
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Safely operates the facility in accordance with all applicable government and regulatory requirements.

• Any other tasks that may be assigned

Physical aspects of the position include but are not limited to the following:

Constant standing and walking throughout the shift

Constant bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling

Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs

Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Must be a current member of the International Union of Operating Engineers – Local 399 Engineer Apprenticeship program
• Must be enrolled in apprenticeship program through IUOE Local 399
• Must maintain good standing with IUOE Local 399 throughout employment.
• Completion of job-related training program preferred
• Completion of job-related associate's degree preferred
• Ability to work rotating shifts as needed (morning, afternoon, mid-shift, overnight)
• Ability to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to anticipate and focus attention on guest needs, being professional, welcoming and remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Detailed oriented and able to handle multiple tasks
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimum supervision
• Warm, friendly and helpful

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU:

• Position Hourly Rate: $18.25
• Employee Benefit Card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
• Learning & Development programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within our property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibilities, such as…