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Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Property: theWit Hotel – Chicago, IL
Reports To: Chief Engineer
Schedule: Three 3:00 PM–11:00 PM shifts and two 11:00 PM–7:00 AM shifts per week (including weekends/holidays as needed)
Compensation: $17.00 per hour
The Maintenance Engineer plays a key role in keeping theWit’s guest rooms and public spaces in excellent working order, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and memorable experience for guests and team members. This position handles a variety of repair and preventive maintenance tasks during swing and overnight shifts when critical issues often arise.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance on guest rooms, public areas, and back‑of‑house spaces, including basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical work.
Respond quickly and professionally to guest and internal maintenance requests, resolving issues to brand standards and documenting work orders.
Troubleshoot and repair items such as lighting, temperature controls, small equipment, and hotel fixtures to minimize downtime.
Complete daily rounds and readings as required, reporting any safety hazards or major repair needs to the Chief Engineer.
Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in safe, clean, and organized condition, following OSHA and hotel safety procedures.
Support emergency procedures (fire, flood, power outage, etc.) and assist with special projects as assigned.
Previous maintenance, engineering, or building operations experience; hotel or hospitality experience preferred.
Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and comfort using hand and power tools.
Ability to work independently on a swing/overnight schedule and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong guest‑service mindset with clear communication skills and professional demeanor.
Physically able to stand and walk for extended periods, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
theWit Hotel offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, well‑being, and long‑term financial security. Eligible team members have access to multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options; paid time off; 401(k) with employer contributions; flexible spending accounts; employer‑paid life and short‑term disability coverage with voluntary supplemental life and long‑term disability; and optional accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness plans. Employees may also take advantage of commuter and pet insurance benefits, Hilton travel discounts and employee room rates worldwide, wellness programs, career growth and training opportunities, and ongoing employee appreciation events; eligibility and offerings may vary by position, hours, and employment status and are subject to change under applicable laws and company policies.