Senior Hotel Engineering Leader

Highgate; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee the daily operations of the hotel engineering division and act as the interim administrator when the Director is absent. The role includes supervising staff, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety and ADA standards.

The ideal candidate will have extensive facilities management experience in hospitality, strong leadership, and a commitment to guest safety and service excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years progressive facilities management experience in a hotel or related field; or 2-year college degree plus 1 year of related management experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Stationary Engineer’s license if required by local code.

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, SOPs and loss prevention.
• Create and post all Engineering staff schedules.
• Create and adhere to annual budget for the department.
• Assist in developing financial forecasts and participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings.
• Create and implement preventive maintenance program for all hotel equipment.
• Ensure all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per Highgate Hotel standards.
• Participate in energy conservation programs.
• Review guest and meeting planner comment cards to identify and correct issues promptly.
• Ensure ADA compliance.
• Assist with administration of vendor contracts controlled by engineering.
• Handle room maintenance requests promptly and courteously.
• Follow up on alarms and take necessary action.
• Assist with special projects and renovations.
• Support and participate in all Highgate Hotel programs.
• Participate in Highgate Hotel Safety Committee.

Skills

Facilities management

Staff supervision

Maintenance coordination

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year college degree in related field

Job description

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee the daily operations of the hotel engineering division and act as the interim administrator when the Director is absent. The role includes supervising staff, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety and ADA standards.

The ideal candidate will have extensive facilities management experience in hospitality, strong leadership, and a commitment to guest safety and service excellence.