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IHG Tradesperson/Engineer in Chicago, Illinois

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work with trade mechanics as required to help with repairs and maintenance on guestrooms, caulk bathrooms, cleaning cooling towers, replacing burned out lights. Perform minor shop repairs, small electric repairs (switches and outlet replacements). Provide and plug in extension cords. Clamp on lights for exhibit set ups, occasional painting and wall covering repair.

  • Change filters on air handling equipment.

  • Clean and paint various areas throughout the hotel, as assigned.

  • Clean Culinary diffuser, return air registers and toilet exhaust where not accessible from a 6 foot ladder.

  • Set up/breakdown of equipment needed to perform job function.

  • Operate boiler and stand boiler watch upon receiving proper training.

  • Maintain complete knowledge and comply with hotel policies and departmental policies and procedures for the safe and efficient operation of the hotel facilities.

  • Compliance with OSHA, Lock out-Lag out, city codes and hotel standards

  • At IHG we are committed to providing our employees with a safe, secure and healthy workplace. It is your responsibility to comply with all workplace health and safety requirements, including any department specific training regarding equipment and procedures.

  • Perform other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned.

PHYSICAL CAPABILTIES:

  • Ability to push, pull and lift objects of 20 to 50 lbs.

  • Ability to walk in all areas of hotel

  • Ability to climb up/down stairs

  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various temperatures and weather conditions

  • Ability to bend, kneel, squat or stand for extended or short periods of time throughout scheduled shift.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential:

  • High school graduate.

  • Ability to clearly communicate with proper grammar in English with guest/visitor and hotel personnel to their understanding.

  • Ability to provide legible communication.

  • 2 years maintenance related experience.

  • Ability to perform simple mathematical functions.

Desirable:

  • Some college education.

  • Previous hotel experience.

  • Some formal technical school training.

  • Licensed Stationary Engineer

  • Universal CFC license

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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