Assistant Engineer

About the role

This position offers an opportunity to advance your career as an Assistant Engineer at Hilton Garden Inn Chicagoland - Hoffman Estates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
• Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings.
• Paint designated areas and items.
• Install and replace basic electrical fixtures, replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
• Repair furniture.
• Install, replace and program televisions.
• Perform minor plumbing functions.
• Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units.
• Trace and repair all types of water lines.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
• Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Work as a bell attendant in the event of staffing shortages or during peak check-in/out periods.
• Follow Service Recovery Guidelines.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and comply with MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent trade school course work in a related field is preferred.
• Previous engineer/maintenance experience or equivalent training is required.

Position Requirements

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, kneeling, stooping, crawling and climbing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee assistance programs.

Pay

$18.00 to $20.00 per hour

Schedule

Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends and alternate shifts.