Engineer II - $32.50/hour

Salamander Hospitality, Llc; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee meal program

Discounted rates at Salamander hotels

Free onsite parking

50% staff discount on food & beverages

25% café discount

We-cycle program

Employee recognition program

Housing discount potential

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Aspen Meadows Resort, part of Salamander Hospitality, seeks an experienced maintenance engineer to care for a 40-acre campus and its diverse buildings. You will perform both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across guest rooms, town homes, meeting spaces, and outdoor areas, ensuring safety and reliability.

Familiarity with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems is essential. The role requires 2–3 years in hotel maintenance, with flexibility for weekends and holidays, and a path

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or trade school training preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of hotel or resort engineering/maintenance experience.
• Experience across multiple buildings or a large campus environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across guest rooms, town homes, offices, and outdoor facilities.
• Learn and implement preventive maintenance for guestrooms, public spaces, and mechanical systems.
• Ensure shift coverage for a large, multi-building campus and events.
• Respond to guest requests and operational issues promptly with minimal disruption.
• Familiarize with and maintain building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and lighting.
• Complete preventive inspections for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

HVAC basics

Electrical

Plumbing

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or trade school training

Tools

Blueprints

HVAC controls

Electrical testing tools

Safety manuals

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Regular Aspen, CO, US

POSITION OBJECTIVE

To maintain and monitor the entire 40-acre property and equipment. To ensure appearance is in top condition

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform engineering scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in the following buildings:
  • Six (6) guest room buildings
  • Two (2) Town Homes
  • Four (4) meeting and office buildings
  • Health and Wellness Center
  • Main building housing restaurant, café, reception center, and banquet space
  • Three (3) Irrigation pump systems for lawns and gardens
  • 10 Acres of Lawn Care and 10 planted Garden’s to include Art Mounds, and Water Supply Ditches for Irrigation and watering flowered planters at all buildings
• Learn and perform preventive maintenance programs for guestrooms, public spaces, back-of-house areas, and mechanical systems.
• You will be scheduled to meet the needs of having proper shift coverage for a large, multi-building campus and events.
• Respond promptly to guest requests and operational issues, ensuring minimal disruption and timely resolution.
• Become familiar and learn all building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, fire alarm, irrigation, and lighting systems.
• Become familiar and complete periodic inspections that ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including life-safety and environmental standards.
• Become certified pool operator and perform chemical testing on pool and spa water as well as repairs on plumbing & learn about pool and spa heating systems.
• Complete Nuvola work orders by using an assigned device/desktop for completing work tickets/service requests.
• Maintain your tools, and notify your supervisor about needing replacement supplies to support efficient operations.
• Provide operational support thru lateral service for other departments such as Rooms, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Events, and Wellness.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and documentation.
• Learn and be involved with our safety culture, accountability standards, and preventative care across the property.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or trade school training preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of hotel or resort engineering/maintenance experience
• Experience surrounding maintenance operations across multiple buildings or a large campus environment preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

• Familiar with both written and oral English is helpful; Spanish proficiency is beneficial.
• Basic working knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and building mechanical/HVAC systems.
• Basic reading skills to interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and safety documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic power, plumbing, sewer and HVAC issues, and communicate effectively with colleagues and managers.
• Being flexible and adaptable and to be working on multiple projects at times.
• Pool and Hot tub Operator Certification (CPO) or similar certification is preferred and or required within 1 year of employment. Learn and understand OSHA training/standards with provided training courses on line. Servsafe Certification is desired and or required within 2 years of employment. Flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Medium-to-heavy work required at times:
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, ladders, and access rooftops and mechanical spaces.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and work in confined or small spaces.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate tools, equipment, and controls

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors across a 40-acre resort campus.
• Duties are performed in a variety of environments including:
  • Indoor public spaces and back-of-house areas
  • Outdoor areas and rooftops in all seasons, including cold winter conditions, snow, ice, and inclement weather
  • Mechanical rooms, utility corridors, and service areas
  • Confined and restricted spaces, including hot crawl spaces, attics, and mechanical chases, which may have limited ventilation
• Exposure to noise, vibrations, dust, chemicals, cleaning agents, and mechanical equipment.
• Work may involve uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, rooftops, and elevated work areas.
• Noise levels may vary depending on work area and active equipment.
• Must be able to work safely while adhering to all safety protocols and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA 1910.128.
• Fast-paced hospitality environment requiring responsiveness to guest and operational needs.

WHY ASPEN MEADOWS:

• Employee meal program
• Full-time and part-time service professionals are eligible for discounted rates at all Salamander properties
• Free onsite parking
• 50% discount on food andbeveragefor service professionals in the restaurant
• 25% discountofffood and non-alcoholic beverages in the café
• We-cycle programlocatedon-site
• Monthly/annualservice professional recognition program
• Employee referral benefits
• Winter discounted rate employee housing may be available
• Engineering uniformsareprovided andcomply withourdress code
• Discounted tennis and pickleball rates
• Hiking trailslocateddirectly on-site

RECEIPT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I acknowledge and understand that:

• Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, or an employment contract of any kind, and that my employment is at-will.
• The job description provides a general summary of the position however it is not all inclusive. I know of no limitations that would prevent me from performing these functions with or without accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility to inform my supervisor at any time that I am unable to perform these functions.
• Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements may be changed at any time.
• Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of Aspen Meadows Resort.
• I have read and understand this job description:

Benefits for full-time employees include but are not limited to the following with an employee contribution: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability after 90 days of employment. Employer-provided Basic Life Insurance and Basic AD&D are provided after 90 days of employment. 401K eligibility is available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment, part-time employees can qualify to participate in a 401(k) plan after two consecutive years of working at least 500 hours. Currently, 401K Match is $0.50 on the $1.00 of an employee’s contribution up to 6%; there is a 5-year vesting period. Applications for all positions are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Salamander Collection is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Salamander is a drug-free workplace and participant in E-Verify.