Director of Engineering - Limelight Ketchum

Company Description

Limelight Hotels by Aspen One provide authentic and contemporary connections to their communities and the adventures that surround them. Set in the heart of elevated and unique locations, each Limelight hotel is carefully designed with distinctive design and purposeful functionality, created to evoke a sense of place and a point of view. 

Current locations include those across Colorado in Aspen, Snowmass, Denver, and Boulder (opened August 2025); Ketchum, Idaho; Mammoth, California (opened December 2025); and Charleston, South Carolina (coming in 2028). 

For more information, visit www.limelighthotels.com or follow @limelighthotel on X, Instagram or Facebook. Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the notifications@smartrecruiters.com, aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains. 

Job Description

Position Summary  
The Director of Engineering is responsible for the exterior and interior maintenance of the 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 salary range for this position is $95,000 - $125,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Applications for this position will be accepted until May 17, 2026.
 
Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities 
•    Assist and oversee 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 General Manager 
•    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 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 
•    Ability to 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 General Manager is made aware of guest comments and concerns 
•    Ability to analyze numbers and understand their impact on project cost and budgeting 
•    Ability to identify process improvements and best practices 
•    Ability to provide supervision and direction of engineering technicians; perform safety inspections 
•    Available for e