Apprentice Engineer

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Sonesta International Hotels Full time
Job Description Summary

The Apprentice Engineer sets the tone for Sonesta's mission by always going above and beyond for our guests. The role's primary responsibility is to perform skilled repairs to the building and equipment. The Apprentice Engineer shall provide attentive and courteous service to guests, assist guests with inquiries, and ensure their stay with Sonesta is filled with Amazing Moments.
The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional guest service.

Job Description

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

  • Make repairs to hotel air conditioning system: change filters, clean coils, replace motors.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment (i.e. boilers, chillers, HVAC-Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, electrical, etc.).
  • Take required readings on equipment.
  • Test cooling tower and record readings.
  • Replace and program televisions as needed.
  • Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
  • Perform furniture repair.
  • Replace and repair pumps.
  • Perform plumbing repairs (i.e. clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings, etc).
  • Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
  • 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.
  • Paint designated areas.
  • Repair and finish sheet rock.
  • Repair all types of wall coverings.
  • Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.
Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Work Environment
  • Interior and exterior of building with potential for guest facing contact.
  • Exposure to extreme temperatures outside of the building.
Physical Demands
  • Must be able to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
  • Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, stooping and reaching.
  • Ability to stand during entire shift.
Expected Hours of Work
  • Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
  • Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).
Education and Experience
  • High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred
  • Trade school and/or College course work in related field helpful.
  • Must be a Local 399 member
Qualifications and Skills
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Reading and writing abilities are utilized in order to document or record all tasks completed, to order supplies, to receive instructions for the day and/or to read equipment repair manuals.
  • Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances.
  • Professional verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Prioritization and time management skills.
  • Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account with Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Days
  • Sonesta Hotel Discounts
  • Educational Assistance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Various Employee Perks and Discounts


Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
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