The Chicago Marriott O'Hare is seeking a skilled Hotel Engineer to join our Engineering team. Previous hotel engineering experience is strongly preferred. This role plays a vital part in maintaining the safety, functionality, and overall condition of the hotel property and its systems.
Responsibilities:
Respond promptly to guest room and public area maintenance requests.
Perform preventive maintenance on guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas.
Troubleshoot and repair building systems including:
HVAC (thermostats, PTAC units, filters, minor repairs).
Conduct routine inspections of the property and report deficiencies.
Maintain and test life safety systems as assigned (fire alarms, emergency lighting, exit signage).
Perform general repairs such as wall patching, painting touch-ups, door hardware, flooring, and furniture repairs.
Assist Chief Engineer with scheduled maintenance programs and special projects.
Complete daily maintenance logs, work orders, and safety documentation accurately.
Identify and report equipment failures, safety hazards, and building issues immediately.
Communicate effectively with guests, management, and fellow associates to resolve issues.
Follow all company policies, safety standards, and security procedures.
Maintain a clean, professional appearance and proper use of tools and equipment.
Report all accidents or injuries immediately.
Demonstrate a positive attitude and strong teamwork.
Perform other duties as assigned by Chief Engineer.
Qualifications:
Two (2) years or more of previous hotel maintenance experience.
Prior hotel or building maintenance or engineering experience strongly preferred.
Work duties may include exerting up to 50 pounds or more of force frequently or constantly by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects.
Availability:
Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive wage, Health and Dental Insurance, company paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Vision, Critical Illness, Accidental, 401(k) and company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), free hotel rooms and hotel discounts.
The Marriott Chicago O'Hare is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$24–$28
Skills
Building Systemsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Construction Safetyunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Fire Alarmunmatched
Furnitureunmatched
General Handypersonunmatched
HVACunmatched
Home Inspectionsunmatched
Hotel Constructionunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Life Safety Systemsunmatched
Painting (Facilities and Maintenance)unmatched
Plumbingunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Property Maintenanceunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Software Patchesunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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