Engineer Apprentice (Union)

STJ Chicago • Chicago, IL

431d

About The Position

The Apprentice Engineer at Montage International is responsible for maintaining a zero-defect environment for guests by inspecting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and other equipment. This role ensures that the hotel is safe, attractive, and functioning properly, contributing to an exceptional guest experience.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a hotel or apartment environment
• Knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing maintenance; experience using general maintenance tools
• Working knowledge of operating hand and power tools
• Knowledge of safe and efficient operation of tools and equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot issues with painting, HVAC, and carpentry
• HVAC certification preferred
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to communicate clearly and speak, read, write and understand English
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; interpret diagrams and schedules
• Ability to work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• Luxury hotel experience strongly preferred
• Certification from Technical Maintenance Trade School
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and various property specific software applications, HotSOS, and Energy Management Systems software

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, attractive and functioning environment for guests and associates by ensuring the hotel is maintained in accordance with safety standards
• Complete hotel room and building repairs such as replacing ceiling tiles, filters, light bulbs, patching vinyl, and painting; perform repairs on toilets, sinks, laundry facilities, kitchen and other hotel property items
• Participate in completing routine and preventative maintenance and renovations to ensure that building systems operate efficiently; coordinate work with hotel department managers to minimize disruptions
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the exterior of the hotel, grounds, pool and exercise room
• Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work, and adhere to budget standards set for the hotel per Chief Engineer
• Ensure hotel adheres to all regulatory and safety standards by meeting with government and insurance inspectors and taking corrective action as needed
• Keep all mechanical and electrical up to date
• Respond to house calls immediately
• Escalate requests that cannot be fixed immediately
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth
• Training programs for advancement
• Support for continuous learning and growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED