Hotel Maintenance Engineer – Guest-Focused & Multi-System

Sonnenalp Hotel of Vail; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Resort Discounts

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Sonnenalp Hotel of Vail seeks a Full-Time Year-Round Maintenance Engineer to support the Engineering Department in maintaining high-quality facilities and guest safety. You will perform daily upkeep, repairs, and preventive tasks across building systems under senior supervision.

Responsibilities include completing work orders, daily rounds, plumbing/electrical tasks, room and public area maintenance, and assisting with safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hotel Engineering Department helpful.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems helpful.
• Experience in painting, drywall repair, hanging pictures, etc...
• Must be able to work with others and be professional and courteous to guests and fellow employees.
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a hotel or similar Engineering Department.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders assigned by Chief Engineer, Engineering Assistant or other Engineering personnel or employees.
• Notify Assistant Chief Engineer, Engineering Assistant or other qualified Engineer of inability to complete tasks due to lack of parts, time or training.
• Daily maintenance including: daily rounds, check and record gauges and operation of boilers, water temperatures, circulating pumps, water and electric meters, steam-boiler blow down, compressors, air handlers, assist in opening pools.
• Room maintenance including: changing light bulbs, repairing light fixtures, locks, bathroom repairs (guest and public), making room and safe keys, repairing doors and windows. TV, VCR, minibar and safe repairs.
• Door, window handles and locks including: repair and adjustments on all doors, windows and locks. Replacement of door locks, etc...
• Fire alarm and safety: Knowing and abiding by all Hotel safety and emergency procedures. Locate problem area, assist Fire Department and reset elevators.
• Maintenance shop and storerooms: Assist in cleaning and keeping the shop orderly. Keep tools in designated places. Inform the Chief Engineer or Engineering Assistant about parts and stock.
• Guest: Responding to guests in a friendly, helpful and professional manner at all times.
• Snow Removal: Shoveling, clearing ice, throwing gravel, snowplowing, clearing walkways, stairwells, parking lots, loading areas, satellite dishes, etc...
• Public areas: performing preventative maintenance and repairs to the guest rooms, restaurants, lobby’s, meeting rooms, retail shops, club house, hallways and stairwells, cafeteria, Spa’s, kitchens, shop and store rooms, etc...
• Miscellaneous responsibilities: Furniture repairs, hanging pictures, minor electrical work, repair lights and fixtures, painting, respond to radio calls and communicate with caller concerning progress of the request.
• Perform any further duties as required by the Chief Engineer.

Skills

Electrical experience

HVAC experience

Job description

The Sonnenalp Hotel of Vail seeks a Full-Time Year-Round Maintenance Engineer to support the Engineering Department in maintaining high-quality facilities and guest safety. You will perform daily upkeep, repairs, and preventive tasks across building systems under senior supervision.

Responsibilities include completing work orders, daily rounds, plumbing/electrical tasks, room and public area maintenance, and assisting with safety procedures.