Engineering Trainee (Engineer I) at Staypineapple Chicago

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Staypineapple is a brand of upscale award-winning boutique hotels in coveted locations nationwide. We are all about redefining hospitality and inspiring out-of-the-ordinary experiences for our guests. As we rapidly expand we are looking for team members who love to make a difference in the lives of others. If you want to be part of a far-from-stuffy company that is dynamic and fun with lots of opportunities this is the place for you.

International Union of Operating Engineers of Chicago Illinois and Vicinity Local 399 Membership required:

The Engineer Trainee Program is designed to train persons so that they qualify to become Engineers. Ordinarily three (3) years training is required for qualification. Each person who enters the Trainee Program shall attend the Local 399 School at their own expense for the full three (3) year period. Effective July 1 2024 per IUOE guidelines the Trainee wage during the first 12 months of service shall be $18.25 per hour and shall increase by $0.75 per hour to $19.00 during the second 12 months of service. During the third 12 months of service the wage shall be $19.75 per hour and shall increase by $1.25 per hour to $21.00 per hour during the fourth 12 months of service.

Who Were Looking For:

ENGINEER TRAINEE (ENGINEER I) FOR STAYPINEAPPLE CHICAGO

Handy doesnt even begin to describe you. Were looking for the ultimate Jack (or Jill)-of-All-Trades. Our Engineer Trainees are responsible for maintaining and repairing all hotel equipment from kitchen laundry and plumbing to HVAC electrical and guest rooms under the direction of a senior engineer all with minimum downtime. Easy right

What You Bring:

Hope you can keep a lot of balls in the air because youre going to be juggling a million tasks both inside and outside of the hotel. This job requires razor-sharp attention to detail and an unwavering ability to focus. Think you have what it takes Heres a snapshot of a typical day:

1. Making repairs to electrical plumbing heating air conditioning and refrigeration equipment as needed with minimum down time.

2. Installing and replacing light fixtures and bulbs.

3. Conducting scheduled inspections as well as checking and repairing equipment malfunctions.

4. Securing the building as needed including monitoring activating and resetting automatic security systems repairing broken locks and maintaining keys to the building.

Where Youve Been:

Were looking for someone with a High School diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of one years trade-related and/or training in mechanical electrical HVAC plumbing carpentry and building maintenance. Working knowledge of basic hand and power tools doesnt hurt either.

Why us

As a growing company Staypineapple offers plenty of opportunities. If you love making a positive impact on the lives and experiences of others join our team. Plus we offer:

• Excellent pay & benefits (including medical/dental/vision insurance 14 days of PTO life insurance and pet insurance)

• Hotel discounts

• Food & Beverage discounts

• Learning & growth opportunities

• Special events & celebrations

Pay: $18.25 per hour

Status: Full Time