Hotel Maintenance Engineer

Overview

Holiday Inn of Schaumburg, IL is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their team. The Maintenance role is both indoors and outdoors and physically demanding. The position involves standing, walking, carrying, lifting, and working with hand and power tools, climbing ladders, and working near moving mechanical parts and heavy lifting.

• Respond to resident work orders. Promptly repair items. Communicate with the respective Property Manager the status of work orders and maintenance charge back items.
• Perform preventive maintenance on property, including mechanical/electrical, HVAC, refrigeration and plumbing systems, building components, and furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Inspect HVAC and mechanical components on a regular schedule. Maintain records as required.
• Complete repairs for unit turn.
• Assist with maintaining grounds and top-quality curb appeal.
• Order supplies. Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies.
• Keep storage areas clean, neat, and organized.
• Perform touch up painting.
• Communicate with Property Manager and Leadership team any problems or unusual matters of significance.
• Respond to emergency calls after hours on a rotating schedule.

• Appliances - able to diagnose and repair refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, microwaves, AC units, and garbage disposals.
• Plumbing – able to repair leaks in various materials (e.g., copper, PVC). Must be able to repair and/or replace plumbing fixtures, including faucets, toilets, showers, and bathtubs. Must be able to replace zone valves on baseboard style heating systems.
• Electrical – able to diagnose and repair electrical problems, including light fixtures, light switches, GFI receptacles, doorbells, and low voltage systems.
• Carpentry - able to make repairs involving cabinets, doors, floors, ceilings, walls, and roofs. Must be able to replace doors, repair drywall, replace door and window trim, and baseboards.
• Irrigation – able to start up and shut down irrigation system, troubleshoot issues, make repairs to broken irrigation heads and lines, and program systems accordingly.
• HVAC – able to diagnose and repair all HVAC equipment including furnaces, boilers, central air conditioners, air handlers, and other items as needed.
• Professional communication skills, verbal and written.
• Computer skills including, proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Yardi software.
• Able to work independently with little supervision.
• Prioritization and organization skills.
• Ability to demonstrate Sand Companies, Inc. core values of:
  Stewardship, Integrity, Trust, and Excellence.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 2-5 years’ experience in a maintenance role
• Strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair
• Prefer Property Maintenance experience.
• Must possess or have the ability to acquire a CPO (Sand will cover costs).
• MN State Special Engineer Boilers license within 6 months of employment

• Pass a drug test, physical and background check.
• Valid Class D Driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to respond outside of typical business hours, including the middle of the night and weekends.

We offer flexible hours, competitive pay, bonus eligibility, annual performance-based increases, hotel discounts, vacation pay, 401k and benefits to regular, full-time associates after eligibility requirements have been met (free medical for employees and highly discounted for spouse/child/family).

Pay: $16 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

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