Chief Enginner Freehand Chicago
We
need an exceptional and passionate Chief Engineer to oversee all
installation, repair and upkeep operations of the company’s facilities. You
will be the one to ensure that your colleagues have the best physical resources
available to complete their duties according to budget. Help us to create an
unforgettable experience. Be a part of Europe’s fastest moving, ground
breaking, lifestyle & hospitality brand.
Who Are We
Freehand is on a journey.
Appropriate, given that we're a shared accommodation brand. Freehand swung
through the US coolest cities on its way to dominating the world. It burst onto
the scene in the Americas with the launch of our properties in the country’s
biggest markets (NYC, LA, Miami and Chicago) with the acquisition of Freehand
Hotels. Created for a new generation of urban travelers, Freehand combines the
social culture of a hotel with innovative design by Roman and Williams, comfort
and quality food and beverage at an affordable price.
No biggie. Fast Company named
us one of the top 50 most innovative global companies. We, of course, agree.
And now this top 50 most innovative global company (did we mention that?) wants
a pretty awesome Chief Engineer.
Our spaces are safe and
seriously social, in the proudest part of the beating heart of the cities we
love. Cultural action, creative pulse and an outstanding way to waste some of
the finite time the universe has given you - that's what Freehand offers. Holds
true for staff and visitors equally, and while chic design is always the
backdrop, every Freehand in every destination reflects the unique beat of that
city's heart.
About Freehand Chicago
Welcome to Freehand’s second
outpost! Designed by Manhattan-based Roman and Williams, the building
celebrates the city’s Midwestern heritage with a string of evocative communal
spaces and rooms located in the restored 1927 Art Deco building, set among the
high-rises of the downtown River North neighbourhood – home to some of the city’s
best art galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Featuring 217 rooms and amazing
public spaces like Café Integral coffee and breakfast bar and the cozy Broken
Shaker Bar, it’s a buzzing, busy space that represents the best of Freehand.
Between the busy social calendar and the ever-changing makeup of guests and
locals coming to play, it’s a particularly fun and fulfilling space for
everyone in the Freehand Chicago team to work in.
Nuts And Bolts Of The Job
- Leading the engineering and maintenance operations of the property,
including the standard of building, machinery, plant, furniture, fixtures and
equipment in all areas
- Ensure the safety and security of property and people by coordinating
and ensuring the implementation of procedures and regulatory follow-up
- Plan and oversee all repair and
installation activities including fire safety installations
- Ensuring the hotel is prepared for
regular fire, H&S and building audits
- Keep maintenance logs and report
on daily activities
- Manage relationships with
contractors and service providers
- Carry out inspections of the
facilities to identify and resolve issues
- Have a comprehensive knowledge of,
and ensure that you comply with all statutory local legislation and regulation,
in particular, H&S, building regulations and Fire Safety
- Monitor, optimise and anticipate
your budgets and your maintenance and personnel expenses
- Contribute to the optimisation of
the results of the property including making rooms available for sale
- Develop and train all employees within your charge in order that they
perform to the required standard
- Communicate effectively so that the team understands its goals and is
motivated to achieve them
- Strive at all times for 100% customer satisfaction
Naturally this is not intended as an
exhaustive list of duties. Other duties as may be reasonably required will form
part of this job description.
What’s
In Your Dna
- Hands-on
attitude, with attention to detail
- To be able to lead and inspire people
to be their best
- To be a great communicator, people
manager and motivator
- Be eligible to work in the EU to be considered for this role
Your
Rock Star Experience
- Proven experience as maintenance
manager or similar role
- Solid understanding of technical
aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems etc.
- Working knowledge of facilities
machines and equipment
- Experience in planning maintenance
operations
Our Employee Benefits
- Birthday
holiday in addition to your yearly holiday allocation
- Fertility
Treatment Support Leave - up to three days' paid leave in any one year for an
employee to undergo fertility treatment
- Employee
Bounty Program providing opportunities to earn a compensation for new hire
referrals with no cap on number of referrals made
- Company
contribution towards gym membership fees for all eligible employees – look
good, feel good, work good
- Ideas
Award - Quarterly award to double gross basic salary for 1 month to employee
with most valuable suggestion/feedback
- 2 free nights’ accommodation
across any of our Generator x Freehand properties globally
- Reduced room rates for staff as well as friends and family members (we
operate in several locations across Europe & US so your next holiday is
sorted)
- International career opportunities
so you can travel the world while working with us (win-win!)
- Social events, celebrations
calendar & various employee recognition schemes – we never ever need an excuse to let our hair down!
- Online
learning tools to help you develop, learn and grow
Local Employee Benefits
- 9 holidays
- Paid vacations (80 hours per calendar
year)
- Paid sick leave (40 hours per calendar
year)
- Medical + Dental + Vision (subsidised
contributions)
- Life &
Disability (employer paid)
- Commuter
benefits
- Voluntary
products: Voluntary Life, Legal Shield/ID Shield, Pet Insurance, Hospital
Indemnity, critical illness, Accident Insurance and FSA
So You Think
This Might Be You?
That's
cool. Send us your application in English. If you’ve got questions, get in touch!
Also,
check out https://freehandhotels.com/ or our social media pages. Here you may
well find the answers to life, the universe and everything, including why there
are no penguins at the North Pole. We look forward to hearing from you.
Employment
will be based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity,
age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected
characteristic as established by law.
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and help us achieve our Vision!
