Engineer

ENGINEER - FREEHAND CHICAGO

We are
currently looking for an experienced Engineer to join our team. You will play a
key role in maintaining and preserving the internal and external structure of
the building deteriorated by users wear and tear influenced by weathering
elements. If you are a people person
through and through and have a genuine desire to be part of something big then
your journey should start here. 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 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

• Maintain the
  overall appearance of the building; replacing broken lamps, bedroom fixtures
  & fittings, carrying out general repairs & maintaining high standards
  to decor & paintwork etc. throughout the building
• Perform
  preventive maintenance throughout all areas of the premise, including both front
  and back of house and rooms, interior and exterior
• To
  ensure that all tasks relating to guest comfort, guest satisfaction or the
  impression the guest receives of the hotel must be treated with utmost priority
• Maintain
  all safety and asset register records at all times
• Take
  responsibility for all equipment onsite ensuring that it is maintained and
  ready for use at all times
• 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
• Ensure that
  our social spaces embody the Generator brand and culture
• To maintain a
  good working relationship with your colleagues creating a team that works well
  together and with other departments

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 in a
  similar role
• Solid understanding of
  technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems etc.
• Working knowledge of
  facilities machines and equipment

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.

Join Us
and help us achieve our Vision!