Senior Hotel Engineer & Operations Leader

Highgate; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer-m

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Las Vegas is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee daily engineering operations for our hotel property. You will manage plans to maintain assets, ensure legal compliance, supervise engineering staff, and contribute to budgeting and energy programs.

Requirements include 3+ years of hotel facilities management or a related background, a high school diploma, and relevant licenses. Excellent communication and multitasking are essential for success.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of progressive facilities management experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 2-year college degree and 1 year of related management experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Stationary Engineer’s license if required by local code.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work – ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in a safe and acceptable state of repair.
• Ensure the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws.
• Supervise and train all Engineering staff in Customer Service, Empowerment, Standard Operating Procedures and Loss Prevention.
• Create and post all Engineering staffs schedules.
• Create and adhere to annual budget for department.
• Assist in developing financial forecasts and actively participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings.
• Create and implement preventative maintenance program for all hotel equipment.
• Ensure all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per Highgate Hotel standards.
• Actively participate in energy conservation programs.
• Review all guest and meeting planner comment cards to ensure problems are identified and corrected in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliancewith the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Assist with the administration of all vendor contracts controlled by the engineering department.
• Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Follow up on all alarms immediately to determine the exact location and cause. Determine emergency status and report findings to Front Desk. Take immediate action as necessary.
• Assist as necessary with special projects and renovations.
• Support and participate in all Highgate Hotel programs.
• Participate in Highgate Hotel Safety Committee.

Skills

Facilities management

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Safety compliance

ADA compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or equivalent preferred

Job description

Highgate Hotels in Las Vegas is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee daily engineering operations for our hotel property. You will manage plans to maintain assets, ensure legal compliance, supervise engineering staff, and contribute to budgeting and energy programs.

Requirements include 3+ years of hotel facilities management or a related background, a high school diploma, and relevant licenses. Excellent communication and multitasking are essential for success.