Director of Engineering - Limelight Mammoth

Company Description

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, Limelight Hotels are your home base in the places you want to explore most. The contemporary properties are set in the heart of authentic outdoor and urban communities, and each hotel is deeply connected to its surroundings – offering a unique adventure for every guest. The guest experience is an intentional journey and the elevated, yet unpretentious nature of the stay allows guests to feel nurtured and at ease. A constant across all properties is a commitment to sustainability, unmatched hospitality, and access to an Adventure Concierge to ensure a memorable stay. Limelight’s pet-friendly hotels are located in Aspen, Colorado, just steps from the downtown core; Snowmass, Colorado, offering ski-in/ski-out access to the mountain; Ketchum, Idaho, near the base of Sun Valley’s famed ski area and walking distance to town; and in Downtown Denver, Colorado, adjacent to Union Station. Two new Limelight Hotels are slated to open in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado in 2025. Learn more at www.LimelightHotels.com. 

Job Description

Position Summary 
The Director of Engineering is responsible for the exterior and interior maintenance of The Little Nell hotel and all areas directly surrounding it. The Director of Engineering provides leadership, planning, organization, and direction for the entire hotel Engineering department. This is an operational manager position which will include some maintenance engineer job duties. This position reports to the General Manager.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience, all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until May 11, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
•    Assist and oversee the Engineering Manager with management of the Engineering department and vendor operations
•    Assist in Capital Budget planning and department budget planning  
•    Assist to ensure all labor and expense budgets are followed and anticipate/address potential overages in budget and communicate action taken to the Director of Operations
•    Ensure all compliance standards are met; maintain Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), including Global Harmonized System for chemicals (GHS), regulations
•    Makes financial decisions as it relates to the day by day operation
•    Responsible for purchasing and inventory 
•    Ensure all work orders are tracked/completed/prioritized
•    Respond to and complete all general maintenance requests as needed, to include all areas inside and outside of the hotel & related properties
•    Oversee the property facilities management which includes owner relationships, property walks, budget preparation, all guest requests and room calls 
•    Address safety hazards and report suspicious persons or activities to management and adhere to all safety standards set by the hotel, city and state ordinances
•    Maintain all tools in a clean and orderly condition
•    Set up and execute preventative maintenance programs
•    Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements
•    College degree preferred
•    Minimum 5 years facility management experience required, hotel facility experience preferred
•    Licensed/certified CPR & OSHA certified

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 
•    Proficient knowledge in building maintenance, including electrical, plumbing and HVAC
•    Knowledge of hotel operations and familiar with the construction process
•    Competent with computer programs such as Microsoft Office
•    Previous maintenance/construction experience is required 
•    Knowledgeable of and experience with elevators, power, water and sewer distribution; fire codes and fire protection; ADA, EPA specifically with hotel mechanical equipment
•    Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) language skills a plus
•    Familiar with hotel fire and safety procedures and assist in the event of an emergency and/or security event as directed by management
•    Strong organizational, team building and communication skills
•    Complete tasks and projects delegated by your manager and assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand
•    Ability to create an enjoyable, secure work environment, reviewing employee’s personal goals and objectives, and practicing friendly, sincere management
•    Ability to ensure that the Director of Operations and General Manager are made aware of guest comments and concerns
•    Ability to analyze numbers and understand