Chief Engineer

Sage Hospitality Group

Fort Collins (CO)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Health savings and flexible spending

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

FMLA leave

Employee Assistance Program

Hotel/Restaurant discounts

Referral bonus program

Job summary

The Elizabeth Hotel Fort Collins, part of Sage Hospitality Group, seeks an experienced Property Engineer to supervise the engineering team, oversee preventive maintenance, and ensure compliance with life safety codes. You’ll manage day-to-day operations, optimize assets, and support a remarkable guest experience.

You will lead technical staff, coordinate with managers, and implement procedures with a focus on safety, reliability, and cost control across the property.

Qualifications

Requires advanced knowledge of Building Management/Engineering and supervisory capabilities.
Experience in management of people and complex problems.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills with guests and staff.

Responsibilities

Supervise Engineering staff: hire, schedule, train, coach, and assess performance.
Plan and schedule preventive maintenance per standards and codes to protect assets.
Prioritize service requests and manage work to ensure guest safety and satisfaction.
Test and verify life safety systems are fully operational at all times.
Monitor utility consumption and assess system effectiveness for cost control.
Review purchase requests and monitor expenses to meet budget.
Maintain schedules, logs, and records to ensure smooth operations and minimize liabilities.

Skills

Building Management

Supervisory skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Communication

Education

Post high school education

Job description

Why us?

Some hotels offer jobs. We offer a stage.

Nestled in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins, The Elizabeth Hotel and Emporium is a one-of-a-kind destination where music, art, and Colorado spirit converge. From the live performances at the Magic Rat and rooftop cocktails at the Sunset Lounge, to locally inspired fare at The Emporium, every corner of this hotelhums withenergy and personality. Working here meansyou’renot just clocking in;you’rehelpingwritethe story of a place people genuinely love.

A Culture Built Around You

We celebrate what makes each person unique. At The Elizabeth, individualityisn’tjust welcomed;it’sessential to who we are. Our team is the heartbeat of this hotel, andwe’recommitted to creating a workplace where you feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow. As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we bring the resources and backing of an industry leader whilemaintainingthe warmth and creativity of an independent, community-rooted property.

What We Offer

Real growth, real pathways; mentorship, cross-functional learning, and internal advancement opportunities across The Elizabeth and the broader Sage portfolio

Flexible scheduling designed to support a healthy work-life balance

An inclusive culture that leads with integrity, curiosity, and care

Wellness resources, tuition reimbursement, and meaningful benefits

Teamperksincluding hotel and travel discounts, team meals, and employee recognition programs

A chance to give back; Sage is deeply committed to community impact, and we bring that spirit to everything we do in Fort Collins

More Than a Job. A Community.

Hospitality runs 24/7, and we rely on team members who bring energy, flexibility, and commitment to every shift. In return, weinvestin you. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your hospitality career to the next level, The Elizabeth is a place where your contributions matter, your voice is heard, and your work leaves a lasting impression on every guest who walks through our doors.

We lead with integrity, celebrate our community, and take pride in crafting extraordinary guest experiences;all while having a genuinelygreat timedoing it. Because while our hotel hits all the right notes,it’sour people who make the music.

Job Overview

Supervise the implementation of all property and equipment preventive maintenance and repairs, monitor life safety systems and utilities and assist in the administration of the department in compliance with all corporate/franchise standards and local, state and national codes and regulations to protect assets, guests and employees. Supervise the day-to-day operations. Recommend and implement procedural changes. Monitor and control expenses.

Responsibilities

Supervise the Engineering employees; interview, schedule, train, develop, coach and counsel, provide open communications, make recommendations to performance reviews, resolve problems and recommend discipline, as appropriate.
Implement and schedule property and equipment preventive maintenance programs in compliance with corporate/franchise standards and local, state and national codes and regulations to ensure safety, convenience and satisfaction of all guests, managers and employees, to protect the assets and maintain the property in first class condition.
Prioritize service requests; schedule and monitor the service performed to ensure customer satisfaction, safety and convenience.
Test and examine the life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times to protect the asset, guests and employees.
Monitor utility consumption to determine the effectiveness of current systems.
Review purchase requests and monitor expenses to ensure budgeted goals are met/exceeded.
Assist in the administration of the department by preparing and maintaining schedules, logs, records or other documentation to ensure a smooth operation and minimize liabilities.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

One to two years of post high school education.

Experience

Experience required by position is from two to three full years of full employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

Requires advanced knowledge of the Building Management/Engineering profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and complex problems.
Requires investigating and analyzing current activities and/or information in a specialized field involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations.
Requires supervisory skills.
Ability to provide information and associated services to hotel management and guests.
Comprehension and literacy required for procedures, reports, instructions, receipts.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to communicate with management and staff.
Ability to visually check hotel premises.
Ability to communicate with management and staff.
Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying weights up to 25 lbs. and greater, for all hotel equipment and machinery.
Frequent bending and/or kneeling throughout the day for repairs and maintenance of hotel property, equipment and machinery.
Mobility throughout the hotel, all floors, varying heights and distances. Use of ladders and lifts required at times.
Continuous standing required in varying degrees throughout the day.
Climbing approximately 210 steps 10% of each day.
Climbing ladders approximately 20 feet 5% of each day.
Driving - limited driving on an occasional basis for supplies, equipment, etc. Generally within 20 miles.

Environment