Hotel Maintenance Engineer

Hotel Maintenance Engineer

Work where you belong!

Are you creative? Service oriented? Then The Elizabeth Hotel & Emporium, part of Sage Hospitality, is the place for you! Join a team of music-enthused and hospitality-oriented professionals striving to make the ordinary extraordinary by creating memorable experiences for our guests and our team members by creating places that people go to and not through.

Come and be part of a team that truly cares about what we do, how we do it, and the people that make us great (You!). And let your work echo.

What you can expect at Sage:

• Opportunities for growth and development. Whether it’s here at the Elizabeth or Emporium or at one of our 45+ amazing properties throughout the US there is a career path for you!
• Flexible work scheduled that help you balance your work and personal life.
• The opportunity to make a difference in the Fort Collins community. At Sage, we believe in engaging in our communities through giving back and volunteering.

About us:

The Elizabeth Hotel, located in Old Town Fort Collins features a fine collection of curated art from local students and professors. Music carries through the building with accents in interior design, programming, amenities, and experiences to reflect the scene in the city.

In the mood for live music? Visit the Magic Rat! Want spectacular views? Enjoy a crafted cocktail in Sunset Lounge! Craving a distinctively delectable experience? Try the Emporium: An American Brasserie, the cornerstone of The Elizabeth Hotel, serving hotel guests and the public and includes a full retail wine store! Need a pick me up? Grab a crafted coffee from Bowerbird, our in house coffeeshop! Whatever your mood, we have you covered.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying a portable radio to maintain constant communication with all departments, responding promptly to engineering service calls with a priority on guest requests, and maintaining hotel equipment in an efficient, safe, and accident-free manner. The candidate will also possess specialized skills in one or more trades, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or HVAC, to ensure all tasks are performed efficiently and safely. 

In addition to the above, this positions will also be responsible for assisting in the transportation of laundry to and from designated locations, operating a full-size truck and trailer, and managing a rolling laundry cart weighing up to 500 lbs.

This position requires a valid driver's license with a clean driving record, proven trade skills, the ability to handle heavy physical tasks, and effective communication skills.

• Perform maintenance and repairs in specialized areas such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC.
• Perform all essential functions of a Maintenance Technician 1.
• Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.
• Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs and all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms.
• Monitor and maintain all engineering functions when full engineering staff is not available (i.e. weekends and evenings).
• Respond to all emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities.
• Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order.
• Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas.
• Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings and maintain log to notify the next shift. Document all parts used and parts needed to be purchased.
• Handle elevator breakdowns.
• Maintain proper records of the Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program and the Request Program.
• Complete work order request forms on a daily and timely basis.
• Report any unsafe conditions to leadership.
• Assist in the safe and efficient transportation of laundry to and from designated locations.
• Operate a full-size truck and trailer as part of daily duties.
• Ensure adherence to all traffic laws and maintain a clean driving record.
• Load and unload laundry, ensuring secure and organized transport.
• Maneuver and handle a rolling laundry cart, capable of pushing/pulling weights up to 500lbs.

Education/Formal Training

High school diploma, plus two years or its equivalent in trade school or training in building maintenance/construction

Experience

Minimum four years experience in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry or building maintenance.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have basic working knowledge in the following areas: general plumbing, refrigeration, air conditioning, electrical systems, boilers, bathroom fixtures, and tiling painting -prep to finish basic carpentry groundskeeping.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to read written communiques, LED read-outs, meters, and computer screens.
• Must be able to pull levers and rotate knobs, work with arms raised above head and to handle and assemble small parts using basic hand and power tools.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions, communicate both verbally and in writing, utilize analytical thought processes, understand verbal/written technical and mechanical instruction, and be highly organized.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and courteously with employees, guests and contractors in writing, via telephone and in person.
• Must be able to lift 75lbs. throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to crawl into and through small spaces, climb ladders, support and carry loads of 75lbs.
• May be required to drive.

Environment

Indoor exposure to both stable and extreme variance of hot and cold temperatures. Outside exposure to all weather elements and extreme fluctuations of temperature. Prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and heavy lifting.

Posting Expires on 2/28/2025 or once filled

What’s in it for you?

Full-time Benefits: (30+ hours worked on average per/week):

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (average 30 hour per week to qualify for benefits)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Short- & long-term disability
• Mental health resources including an Employer Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off (PTO), sick pay, and holiday pay
• Eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Free Employee Meals (Wednesdays – Sundays)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discount rates on Sage and Marriott hotels and Sage Restaurants
• Employee referral Bonus program ($500 for hourly roles and $1000 for salaried roles)