Director of Engineering - The Little Nell

Director of Engineering - The Little Nell

• Full-time
• Job Location: The Little Nell Aspen
• Job category: The Little Nell Aspen
• Season: Year Round
• Job Classification: Full-Time Regular

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, The Little Nell is Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel and offers luxury services and unparalleled access to America's most famous mountain town. A Relais & Châteaux resort, the Nell is frequently recognized for its award-winning wine and culinary programs and dedicated service.

Summary
The Director of Engineering is responsible for the exterior and interior maintenance and upkeep 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.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $135,000 - $150,000. 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 October 6, 2024.

Essential Job Functions
• Assist and oversee the Engineering Manager with management of the Engineering department and vendor operations.
• Assist in Capital Budget planning.
• Lead Department and Assigned Capital Projects.
• Assist in department budget planning.
• Recruit, schedule, lead, coach, train & mentor staff to ensure 5-Star standards are met.
• 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.
• Assist in the bi-weekly payroll duties.
• Create an enjoyable, secure work environment, reviewing employee’s personal goals and objectives, and practicing friendly, sincere management.
• Ensure all compliance standards are met; maintain Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Brand Standards.
• Make financial decisions as it relates to day-to-day operations.
• Facilitate employee reviews in accordance with company timeframes.
• Assist in the development of procedures, operating criteria and standards of performance for all areas directly supervised.
• Responsible for purchasing and inventory.
• Ensure all work orders are tracked/completed/prioritized per company standards.
• Respond to and complete all general maintenance requests as needed, to include all areas inside and outside of the hotel & related properties.
• Provide supervision and direction of engineering technicians; perform safety inspections.
• Identify process improvements and best practices.
• Oversee the property facilities management which includes owner relationships, property walks, budget preparation and day-to-day needs.
• Ensure that all guest requests and room calls are addressed timely.
• Address safety hazards and report suspicious persons or activities to management.
• Adhere to all safety standards set by the hotel, city and state ordinances.
• Be available for emergency calls and be able to respond adequately.
• Set up and execute preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensure that the Director of Operations and General Manager are made aware of guest comments and concerns.
• Be familiar with hotel fire and safety procedures and assist in the event of an emergency and/or security event as directed by management.
• Complete tasks, projects and assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand.
• Oversight of Loss Prevention.
• Ensure Fire Life Safety compliance for all areas.
• Ensure compliance with Accounting and Sr. DOE knowledge of Esker and Evisort a plus.

Minimum Qualifications
• College degree preferred.
• 3 years facility management experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, team building and communication skills.
• Strong background in building maintenance, including electrical, plumbing and HVAC.
• Knowledge of hotel operations and familiar with the construction process.
• Licensed/certified CPO, CPR & OSHA certified.
• Competent with computer programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to analyze numbers and understand their impact on project cost and budgeting.
• 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.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance.

Job Benefits
This position is classified as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs.
• Flexible Spending Account Programs.
• Life Insurance Programs.
• Paid Time Off Programs.
• Paid Leave Programs.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes.
• Other company perks.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One/ Aspen Snowmass/ Aspen Ventures/ Aspen Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.