Experience the Windy City from the heart of it all. Loews Chicago Hotel, situated steps from Navy Pier and Magnificent Mile, offers guests spectacular city skyline and lake views, while enjoying the comforts of home. Welcome to City Sophistication where convenience and relaxation meet. Purpose: The Engineering Apprentice program provides real world work experience related to HVAC, electrical, indoor air quality, and controls. The apprentice will assist in the general maintenance and painting in the building and completion of all maintenance requests. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Performs general repairs and maintenance work. Provides assistance to senior engineers. Responds to Meeting Room, Guest Room, Food & Beverage Outlet, Public Space, and Back of the house maintenance requests. Reviews and completes daily complaint log. Performs work as dispatched by HotSOS or other system. Expedites light bulb replacement program. Maintains and stocks supplies and tools in storerooms on floors. Assists guests with any requests. Communicates status of maintenance requests to supervisor/manager. Cleans engineering shop. Follows up all maintenance requests as directed by Chief Engineer or supervisor Communicates daily with Chief Engineer or supervisor on status of maintenance/repair assignments. Ensures that the hotel's building systems are operating safely, economically and efficiently. Follows proper hotel standards while engaging in repairs in occupied guest rooms or guest areas. Assists the Chief Engineer in ensuring that all hotel systems meet the standards established by local, state and federal regulating agencies. Informs Chief Engineer of any repair problems that may arise during their shift. Has basic knowledge of hotel's plumbing, heating/boiler, electrical, refrigeration, air conditioning, fire safety, sprinkler, lighting and communication systems. Assists Chief Engineer in floor/room inspections. Helps monitor energy consumption and waste. Maintains equipment and supplies. Use tools safely and correctly. Check clipboard and daily assignment sheet for job assignments. Completely familiar with Hotel Emergency procedures and able to respond quickly and accurately during an actual emergency, to notify all appropriate personnel. Notifies immediate supervisors promptly and fully of all problems or unusual matters of significance. Is polite, friendly, and helpful to the guests, management, and fellow employees. Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions. Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment, and work area. Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards. Complies with safety regulations and procedures. Complies with hotel policies and rules. Recycles whenever possible. Remains current with hotel information and changes. Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards. Completes any other duties as assigned Qualifications: A minimum of 5 classes not limited too but may include HVAC, Electrical, Indoor Air Quality, Controls. Must be a member of Local 399 Courses in engineering/maintenance preferred. Must have English skills (read, write and speak). Familiarity with basic tools and equipment, electrical, a/c pumps required. This position requires bending, lifting and stooping. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds. Must be flexible to work any shift, including weekends and holidays. Must be customer-service orientated and have excellent hospitality skills. Education: High school diploma preferred. Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels & Co is rooted in deep heritage in the hotel industry and excellence in service. As one of the only independently owned family hotel companies, we know that hospitality comes from the heart. Loews Hotels & Co owns and operates hotels and resorts across the U.S. and Canada. Located in major city centers and resort destinations, including multiple hotels in partnership with Universal Orlando Resort, Loews Hotels & Co features properties grounded in family heritage and dedicated to delivering unscripted guest moments, all with a locally handcrafted approach. We pride ourselves on the individuality and uniqueness of our offering. Joining Loews Hotels & Co means not just gaining a job, it means becoming a part of a family. A family where Team Member growth and empowerment are part of our DNA and have been for decades. We offer progressive benefits including paid parental leave, 401K matching and travel benefits, and opportunities for ongoing learning and development. But beyond that, as a member of the Loews Hotels family, you are part of a culture of diversity and inclusion, one that works hard to protect our environment with eco-friendly and sustainability programs, and one that is always a good neighbor to their communities, supporting them in ways large and small. We welcome you to join us. Loews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.