Situated between the energy of Downtown Chicago and the convenience of the nation’s busiest airport, Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel is truly the best of both worlds. Complete with rotating art gallery showcases by local artists, lux amenities and upscale accommodations - our property is truly an O’Hare Oasis.

Purpose:

The Engineering Apprentice program provides real world work experience related to HVAC, electrical, indoor air quality, and controls. The apprentice will assist in the general maintenance and painting in the building and completion of all maintenance requests.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Performs general repairs and maintenance work.
• Provides assistance to senior engineers.
• Responds to Meeting Room, Guest Room, Food & Beverage Outlet, Public Space, and Back of the house maintenance requests.
• Reviews and completes daily complaint log.
• Performs work as dispatched by HotSOS or other system.
• Expedites light bulb replacement program.
• Maintains and stocks supplies and tools in storerooms on floors.
• Assists guests with any requests.
• Communicates status of maintenance requests to supervisor/manager.
• Cleans engineering shop.
• Follows up all maintenance requests as directed by Chief Engineer or supervisor
• Communicates daily with Chief Engineer or supervisor on status of maintenance/repair assignments.
• Ensures that the hotel's building systems are operating safely, economically and efficiently.
• Follows proper hotel standards while engaging in repairs in occupied guest rooms or guest areas.
• Assists the Chief Engineer in ensuring that all hotel systems meet the standards established by local, state and federal regulating agencies.
• Informs Chief Engineer of any repair problems that may arise during their shift.
• Has basic knowledge of hotel's plumbing, heating/boiler, electrical, refrigeration, air conditioning, fire safety, sprinkler, lighting and communication systems.
• Assists Chief Engineer in floor/room inspections.
• Helps monitor energy consumption and waste.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Use tools safely and correctly.
• Check clipboard and daily assignment sheet for job assignments.
• Completely familiar with Hotel Emergency procedures and able to respond quickly and accurately during an actual emergency, to notify all appropriate personnel.
• Notifies immediate supervisors promptly and fully of all problems or unusual matters of significance.
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to the guests, management, and fellow employees.
• Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions.
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment, and work area.
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards.
• Complies with safety regulations and procedures.
• Complies with hotel policies and rules.
• Recycles whenever possible.
• Remains current with hotel information and changes.
• Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards.
• Completes any other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 classes not limited too but may include HVAC, Electrical, Indoor Air Quality, Controls.  Must be a member of Local 399
• Courses in engineering/maintenance preferred.  
• Must have English skills (read, write and speak). 
• Familiarity with basic tools and equipment, electrical, a/c pumps required.
• This position requires bending, lifting and stooping.  Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.  Must be flexible to work any shift, including weekends and holidays. 
• Must be customer-service orientated and have excellent hospitality skills. 

Education:    

• High school diploma preferred.