Mechanic Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois

Location: Chicago Southland

Department: Facility Ops

Type: Full-Time

Date Posted: 09/11/2026

Date Closing: 09/25/2026

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Native American Indian Preference in hiring policy is adhered to at all times; Wind Creek Hospitality does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender or religious orientation. Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Complaints about the recruitment or selection process for employment should be directed in writing to office of the President and CEO of Wind Creek Hospitality Authority.

Description

Job Overview:

The Facilities Maintenance Supervisor provides supervisory level work assignments. Chiefly, acts as coach, trainer, and leader building skill levels of all on crew by example and demonstration. Frequently performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on Hotel and Casino buildings, mechanical equipment and utility systems. This position is a Shift Supervisor level position.

Purpose:

Our genuine engagement and positive energy provides guests, especially women, an escape into an exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.

Value System:

Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best. We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focus on our customer. The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acts as a working supervisor; leads and coaches crew by example; may perform all maintenance tasks assigned to crew, may fill in on tasks frequently
• Ensures safety of the personnel in their department and conduct regular safety meetings
• Ensures safety as it relates to equipment maintenance, guarding, etc.
• Complies with established best business practices for, and participate in the hiring, training, rewarding, and coaching of the employees in the Maintenance department
• Assists in the coordination of effort between the Maintenance department and other departments within the organization by building effective working relationships
• Develops, schedules, and controls a preventive maintenance program to maintain production machinery and equipment in proper working condition
• Takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that departmental goals are met
• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines team members; addresses complaints and resolves problems
• Conducts regular meetings with team members; prepares weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecasts, adjusts schedules throughout the week to meet business demands
• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in the maintenance electrical and mechanical operations
• Inspects jobs in process and at completion to ensure that standards of workmanship and safety are maintained
• Ensures proper maintenance of facility machinery and building
• Maintains inventories of maintenance material, supplies, and repair parts at required levels by initiating requisitions for purchase; periodically reviews inventory for proper upkeep to plant facilities
• Keeps MSDS current
• Participates in problem identification and quality improvement efforts
• Participates in special projects, as needed
• Uses effective written and verbal skills to accomplish responsibilities
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements: (please ensure you meet the listed requirements prior to applying)

• High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within 6 months of from start date as a condition of continued employment
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older
• Associate’s Degree in business, mechanical or electrical discipline or Related field– required
• OR Two (2) years’ Supervisory experience– required
• OR One (1) year experience as a Dual-Rate Supervisor in a Wind Creek Hospitality Department– required
• OR Two (2) years’ experience in the hiring position’s Department– required
• Must have at least seven (7) years of commercial property experience in maintaining or repairing of buildings, systems or equipment– required
• Must have completed at least four (4) maintenance certificates such as maintenance certificates granted by an accredited trade school, maintenance certificates granted by any branch of the US military, industrial maintenance certificates granted by TPC (live.tpctraining.org), ice machine cleaning certificate, certificates granted by Ware Boiler University (wareinc.com/boiler-university), maintenance certificates granted by ITC Learning (itclearning.com), industrial or building maintenance certificates granted by 360 Training (360training.com), US Environmental Protection Agency Class A OR Class B Operator certification, State of Alabama Plumbing/Gas Apprentice Card, instrumentation and controls training, Level I Locksmith Certification (http://www.lsieducation.com/), NFPA96, recreational water treatment, CPO (Certified Pool Operator), CSP (Certified Service Professional), — both granted by Assn. of Pool & Spa Professionals, CBP (Certified Building Professional), Level I Locksmith Certification (http://www.lsieducation.com/), Valid Custodial Pesticide Applicator Permit, issued by the State of Alabama, current and in good standing. Specifically, the Permit shall be the Industrial, Institutional and Health Related Pest Control (IIHC), OSHA 10, OSHA 30, EPA 608, EPA I, EPA II, Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRT) granted by the Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) (https://smrp.org/Certification/CMRT-Certification), Facilities Maintenance Certificate (FMC)/ Systems Maintenance Certificate (SMC)/ Building Energy Certificate Program (BEC) all granted by the Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) (https://www.bomi.org/), credentialing by- IFMA, (Int’l Facility Managers Assn.), USGBC (US Green Building Council), AEE (Association of Energy Engineers), ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers), ASHE (American Society for Healthcare Engineering), APPA (Association of Physical Plant Administrators), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

[OR]

• Must have completed two (2) of the above maintenance certificates AND obtained one (1) trade license issued by a State or similar public authority

Examples of this include: the NATE issued by North American Technical Excellence (http://www.natex.org/)

Journeyman or Master Electrician issued by Alabama Electrical Contractors Board (http://www.aecb.state.al.us/Default.aspx)

Journeyman or Master Electrician with IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) (ibew.org)

Journeyman or Master Plumber issued by Alabama Plumbers & Gas Fitters Examining Board (http://www.pgfb.state.al.us/)

Level IV (Advanced Tech CM) RSES (Refrigeration Service Engineers)

• Must complete Supervisor Essentials or Management Fundamentals within six months of employment- required
• Must have good hearing and eyesight
• Must have ability to read, write, and understand English
• Willing to work odd and irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
• Must have a valid and current State Driver’s License and an insurable driving record for purposes of driving company vehicles as required
• Must have an Occupational License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) pursuant to the Illinois Gaming Act and remain in good standing with the Illinois Gaming Board as a requirement for this position

Base Pay: Compensation: $29.85 - $36.80 per hour, with starting pay based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and skills.

Benefits: Eligible full-time employees may choose from a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Additional benefits include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company match, shift differential pay, and discretionary quarterly bonus opportunities.