Chief Engineer OEM/HM

crestline-external; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Crestline Hotels & Resorts seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the Engineering team, oversee maintenance of the building, grounds, and mechanical systems, and drive safety and asset protection across the property.

You will coordinate preventive maintenance, manage vendors, and supervise budget and staffing to deliver exceptional guest experiences while complying with brand standards and safety codes.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team management experience in a hospitality maintenance setting.
• Knowledge of building maintenance methods and materials including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• Experience with safety standards and life-safety systems.
• Budgeting and vendor oversight within a hotel environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering team, including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluations.
• Oversee maintenance and operation of hotel building, grounds, and mechanical systems to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Ensure projects and repairs meet brand standards and code requirements; manage preventive maintenance programs.
• Source cost-effective maintenance and repair proposals; manage guest-impact programs for regular operations.
• Respond to guest issues and perform preventive maintenance as needed; coordinate with other departments to minimize disruption.
• Manage life-safety inspections, testing, and certifications; ensure proper storage and handling of chemicals.

Skills

Leadership

Hiring

Training

Scheduling

Evaluations

Facilities maintenance

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Safety compliance

Budget management

Pool maintenance knowledge

Hospitality experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified pool operator license

Tools

Quore

PM Works

Job description

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 / Affidavit of affirmative action. 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.