Engineer

The Hotel Engineer plays a vital role in maintaining the comfort safety and refined presentation of the property by ensuring that all facilities equipment and building systems operate at the highest level of reliability and quality. This position requires a hands-on service-driven professional with strong technical skills attention to detail and a passion for guest satisfaction in a luxury environment. 

Responsibilities:

Engineering & Maintenance Operations:
Perform routine preventive and emergency maintenance across guestrooms public areas restaurants spa and back-of-house facilities
Respond promptly and professionally to work orders and guest maintenance requests
Diagnose and repair HVAC electrical plumbing lighting and building systems
Ensure all repairs meet Fairmont luxury brand standards

Preventive Maintenance & Asset Care:
Execute preventive maintenance tasks per established schedules
Conduct inspections to identify potential issues

Guest Experience Support:
Provide courteous and discreet service when responding to guest concerns
Follow Fairmont privacy and service etiquette standards
Complete repairs efficiently with minimal guest disruption

Life Safety & Compliance:
Support compliance with fire life safety and environmental standards
Report safety hazards immediately
Participate in drills and emergency response activities

Tools Inventory & Materials:
Properly use and maintain tools and equipment
Assist with inventory management
Anticipate materials and tools to meet operational needs in a timely manner

Qualifications :

• Chicago Stationary Engineer License required
• Relevant building maintenance experience is with working knowledge of electrical lighting motors plumbing HVAC required
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Must be able to lift over 50lbs. 
• Knowledge of electrical plumbing HVAC required
• Previous experience with laundry and or kitchen equipment is an asset
• Highly responsible & reliable

Additional Information :

Compensation: $53.50/hour

Visa Requirements: Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Employee Benefits:

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks including complimentary upgrades extended stays discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties special dining and wellness discounts and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits. 

Our Values

• Respect: We value the needs ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.
• Excellence: We make genuine connections and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.
• Belonging: We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.
• Empowerment: We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences.
• Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fairmont is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time