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Q Center · 2 days ago

Lead Engineer Full Time 2nd Shift

St Charles, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$40/hr - $40.50/hr

10+ years exp

Q Center is a leading conference center with 40 years of experience in event production. They are seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance operations, ensuring all building systems and equipment function properly to provide a comfortable environment for guests and associates.

Hospitality

Responsibilities

Overseeing decisions on operating adjustments, operating and maintaining all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and building equipment

Providing experienced, detailed and technical maintenance support for all levels of maintenance and repairs

Supervising other Maintenance associates on the 2nd shift

Conducting departmental training and meetings to develop associate morale and skills

Preparing knowledge-based documents for training and development of associates

Motivating, coaching, and counseling all department personnel

Ensuring training and compliance of all associates on Standard Operating Procedures

Operating all aspects of the department computer system

Responding to all associate and guest requests, problems, complaints, and/or accidents

Maintaining a clean, organized work area

Performing other related duties as assigned

Monitoring all department functions with the ability to handle equipment and building adjustments

Interpreting equipment gauges information to assess equipment performance

Using analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and devise effective repairs

Operating and handling mechanical equipment

Performing preventative maintenance on all HVAC equipment and electrical systems

Monitoring equipment with knowledge of typical operating pressures, temperatures, and flows

Making repairs to property HVAC system

Performing routine run testing of all generators

Having thorough knowledge of HVAC closed loop distribution system layout

Thorough understanding of all equipment parts and processes

Ability to safely work in enclosed spaces

Thorough knowledge of system functions and ability to perform complex functions

Ability to follow instructions to utilize Building Automation System (BAS)

Thorough knowledge of water softener equipment and operation

Testing water treatment for cooling towers, boilers, and chiller

Operating water treatment equipment and making necessary chemical adjustments

Replacing light switches, receptacles, light bulbs, ballasts, and fixtures

Advanced knowledge of electrical concepts

Performing furniture repair and office furniture/workstation installation

Performing major plumbing repairs

Ability to read and understand blueprints, wiring diagrams, and equipment schematics

Leading in preventative maintenance

Maintaining repair and preventative maintenance automated and manual records

Participating in inventory maintenance and periodic counting

Training maintenance associates in understanding of the commercial kitchen equipment and systems

Proficient in the use of rodding equipment, power hand tools, and floor mounted tools

Ability to access, evaluate, and repair roof exhaust fans

Performing and maintaining work to local, state, and Federal codes

Detailed functional knowledge to diagnose, repair, maintain building/mechanical/facilities equipment

Completing assigned work orders for general repair within assigned time frame

Immediately and courteously responding to guests needs

Requesting necessary parts with accurate detailed information

Comprehensive understanding of all building systems

Diagnosing and repairing small cleaning equipment

Qualification

EPA Refrigeration CertificationStationary Engineer LicenseHVAC Systems MaintenanceElectrical Systems KnowledgePlumbing RepairsSupervisory ExperienceBuilding Automation SystemProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field required

At least 10 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred

Trade school and/or College course work in related field preferred

Previous supervisory experience preferred

EPA Refrigeration Technician Certification

Stationary Engineer License from Chicago or Elgin preferred

Valid Driver's License

Flexible shifts and long hours occasionally required

Heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

Comfort level with operating and working from a lift up to 40 feet high