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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.

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Company Description

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii, to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park

Our Hotel:

Since 1987, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park has been a beacon of luxury hospitality in the heart of the Windy City, consistently creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.

Our hotel boasts 686 spacious guestrooms and suites, including 83 newly renovated Fairmont Gold accommodations, complete with an exclusive lounge. Beyond our guestrooms, we feature over 60,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event space. Here, our incredible events, banquets, culinary teams orchestrate everything from major conferences and corporate events to elegant galas and milestone celebrations. Our culinary outlets are equally impressive, highlighted by our signature restaurant, Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval, which offers vibrant Latin cuisine, complemented by our classic day-to-night Lobby Bar.

Our Mission and Values:

At Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, our mission is to create unparalleled luxury experiences, perfectly balancing the serenity of Chicago's iconic parks with the city's vibrant pulse. We believe in the power of connection—between people, place, and purpose. Our core values of authenticity, inclusivity, integrity, and respectguide us daily, fostering a welcoming environment where every team member and guest feels seen, valued, and inspired.

We connect our guests to the true spirit of Chicago through genuine care, thoughtful hospitality, and refined comfort, providing an elevated escape. This commitment extends to our employees, as we are dedicated to building rewarding careers and fostering professional growth within our community.

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is a Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Accor property.

About the Application Process:

At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

What Awaits You:

• Employee Perks: Enjoy exclusive discounts at the Fairmont Chicago, and Accor properties worldwide—for you and your family.
• Complimentary meals at our on-site employee cafeteria.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• Health and Financial Well-Being: Benefit from comprehensive medical and dental coverage, a 401K plan, and convenient direct deposit.
• Limitless Growth: Explore career development opportunities within Fairmont Chicago and beyond. The sky truly is the limit!

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Job Description

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