Engineering Supervisor

Highgate Hotels, LP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) program

Travel discounts

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking an Engineering Supervisor for Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver to oversee daily Engineering operations and staff. The role involves administrative, financial and operational duties in the absence of leadership, with emphasis on safety, maintenance and guest service.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, 3+ years in a hotel setting, and proven supervisory abilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or experience in hotel-related field.
• At least three years progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Trade school and/or college coursework in related field preferred.
• Previous supervisory skills required.
• Must be able to lift and move objects, sometimes very heavy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in a safe, well-repaired state.
• Ensure hotel compliance with local, state and federal laws.
• Inspect, test and certify emergency and life safety equipment as per standards.
• Supervise Engineers and ensure proper training in customer service and SOPs.
• Participate in energy conservation programs per Highgate standards.
• Review guest and meeting planner feedback and address issues promptly.
• Ensure ADA compliance.
• Assist with vendor contracts controlled by Engineering and hotel standards.
• Support wage/salary planning and energy budgets.
• Assist in financial forecasting and monthly P&L reviews.
• Assist with special projects and renovations.
• Repair and program hotel electronic lock systems.
• Schedule preventive maintenance tasks.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Engineering Supervisor

Requisition ID: 2026-82460

Job Location: US-CO-Denver

Property: Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver

Compensation Type: Hourly

Compensation Minimum: USD $26.00/Hr.

Compensation Maximum: USD $26.00/Hr.

Pay Class: Full Time

About Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

Overview

The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department. In the absence of the Director and/or Assistant, the Supervisor will assume the administrative, financial and operating aspects of the hotel for the Engineering department.

Benefits

In addition to travel discounts at our hotels, Highgate offers competitive benefits, including three pricing tiers of medical coverage, as well as Dental and Vision benefits to eligible full-time associates. All associates accrue paid sick leave in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. Paid time off plans may also be available to associates who qualify. The Retirement 401(k) Program is open to both full-time and part-time associates who qualify. Applications will be accepted between 9/11-9/30

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets, in a safe and acceptable state of repair.
• Ensure that the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws.
• Ensure that all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per hotel standards or authority having jurisdiction.
• Supervise the Engineers and ensure they are properly trained in the customer service program, standard operating procedures and loss prevention standards.
• Actively participate in energy conservation programs per Highgate Hotel's standards.
• Review all Guest and Meeting Planner comment cards to ensure that problems are identified and corrected in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Assist with the administration of all vendor contracts controlled by the Engineering Department hotel standards.
• Assist in developing and controlling wage/salary, other expenses and energy budgets per Highgate Hotel's financial standards.
• Assist in developing financial forecasts and actively participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings.
• Assist as necessary with special projects and renovations.
• Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.
• Assist in scheduling preventive maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field required.
• At least three years progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Trade school and/or College course work in related field preferred.
• Previous supervisory skills required.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs
• Perform other duties as requested by management.