Chief Engineer OEM/HM

Crestline Hotels & Resorts; Keystone (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

401k with company match

Job summary

Crestline Hotels & Resorts seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the Engineering team in maintaining the property, grounds, and mechanical systems with a focus on safety and asset protection. The role includes vendor oversight, budgeting, and a strong preventative maintenance program.

The ideal candidate will manage staff, ensure compliance with codes, and coordinate maintenance using electronic systems, while upholding brand standards and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3 years of experience in maintenance in a hospitality environment preferred.
• Current pool certification or ability to obtain certification is required for properties with pool facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering employees including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluations.
• Conduct walk-throughs to assess the safe operation of hotel systems (mechanical, electrical, HVAC).
• Ensure projects and maintenance meet brand standards and codes.
• Present cost-effective proposals for maintaining or repairing systems.
• Perform guest response and preventive maintenance work orders as needed.
• Schedule work within the preventive maintenance program to minimize guest impact.
• Inspect and certify Life Safety equipment per code and brand standards.
• Assess critical situations and coordinate immediate responses.
• Utilize electronic work order systems to manage maintenance.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pool certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quore/PM Works

Job description

Pay Range: $70,000-$75,000/annually (non-exempt)

Overview

The ultimate mission of the Chief Engineer will be to lead the Engineering team to drive our guests’ satisfaction by exceeding their expectations. The position is primarily responsible for maintaining the building, grounds, and mechanical equipment with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection. In addition, the role is accountable for vendor oversight, departmental budget, and overall property preventative maintenance programs.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Engineering employees including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluations
• Conducting walk-throughs and assessing the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structure of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment
• Ensure that all projects, routine maintenance, repairs, and replacement projects are completed in a timely fashion and according to brand standard and all applicable build codes
• Obtain and present cost-effective proposals for maintaining or repairing all systems throughout the hotel
• Perform guest response and preventive maintenance work orders as necessary
• Schedule work in accordance with preventive maintenance program in rooms and public space with all other departments to ensure limited guest impact
• Ensure that all Life Safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested, and certified per code and any applicable brand standards
• Assessing critical situations (fire, natural disasters, major mechanical malfunctions, etc) and facilitating an immediate and appropriate response
• Maintaining effective preventative maintenance and work order programs through the utilization of electronic systems (Quore, PM Works, or brand specific programs)
• Organize materials, tools and equipment to perform daily assignments
• Always maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area
• Maintain the proper use, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of all tools
• Handle chemicals for designated uses/surfaces in accordance with Safety Data Sheets
• Ensure key security program is in place and adhered to
• Ensuring property grounds are maintained

Education And Experience

• Current pool certification or the ability to obtain certification is required for positions at properties with pool facilities.
• High school diploma or GED and 3 years of experience in maintenance
• Hospitality experience is preferred
• Basic Computer skills required to include processing emails, basic spreadsheet manipulation, and database/systems navigation including familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word)
• Must have knowledge of: Methods, and materials used in general building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, building and electrical units and HVAC
• Must possess or can obtain a certified pool operator license

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or disability status.

From basic benefits to added advantages, Crestline Hotels & Resorts does what it takes to take care of our Associates—both in and outside of work. Benefits include: Health and Welfare plans to include Medical/Dental/Vision options, Competitive Paid Time Off, 401k Savings Plan with Company Match, Volunteer Opportunities, Educational Assistance, Travel Discounts, and more!

• *Positions eligible for incentives and/or bonus.
• *Benefits may vary depending on location.