Residence Inn Chicago Oak Brook - Engineer Lead in Oak Brook, Illinois at Aimbridge Hospitality

Residence Inn Chicago Oak Brook - Engineer Lead

Join Our Team as an Engineer Lead!

Ready to roll up your sleeves and lead the way? Put your technical wizardry and leadership superpowers to work at the heart of our hotel! As our Lead Maintenance Engineer, you'll command daily operations, inspire your team, and guarantee our property runs like a well-oiled machine. If you love tackling challenges and making a real impact, nows your time to shineand have some fun while youre at it!

KEY SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operations Trailblazer: Step up as our maintenance crew captain! Lead the charge, hand out projects like a pro, and keep every day running smoother than a freshly oiled gearall with your winning grin.
• Maintenance Marvel: Dive fearlessly into preventative maintenance missions, answer guest calls on the double, conquer work orders, and flaunt your superhero skills in carpentry, painting, plumbing, and beyond!
• Safety Superhero: Keep our property safe and soundtackle every task with lightning speed, sound the alarm at the first sign of trouble, and zap away hazards before they even know what hit them.
• Team Cheerleader: Rally your engineering all-stars, juggle schedules like a circus master, and inspire your crew to be their absolute best every single shift.
• Guest Happiness Guru: Respond to guest room fixes at record speed and sprinkle every interaction with positivity, making their stay unforgettable.
• Property Adventurer: Embark on regular explorations around the groundsspruce up the place, check on lights and irrigation, and ensure our pool and spa pass every health code with flying colors. Details are your treasure!
• Admin Ace: Master the paperwork gamekeep maintenance forms flawless, engineering records spotless, and jump in to help set up special meetings and events like a true backstage superstar.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Licensed in a trade (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.) preferred.
• Valid drivers license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving Record required (property specific).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised and handle financial information and basic arithmetic.

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

PROPERTY INFORMATION:

Located off I-88 near Oak Brook Mall, the Residence Inn Oak Brook hotel makes travel simple. Just a 30-minute drive to downtown, guests have access to Chicago's top sites without paying expensive downtown rates. Ideal for long stays, we offer pet-friendly, oversized suites that are 50% larger than traditional hotel rooms. Every suite includes separate living areas with pullout sofas, flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. With in-suite kitchens fully-equipped with full-sized appliances and cookware, guests will have all the comforts of home. When guests don't feel like cooking, they can join us for a free hot breakfast served daily. We're launching a new evening social experience with light fare, beer and wine during the week (Mon-Wed). Corporate travelers appreciate our 1,000 sq. ft. meeting space, perfect for meetings and social gatherings for up to 48 guests.

Application deadline for Colorado positions: