Chief Engineer

Some hotels offer jobs. We offer a stage. 

Nestled in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins, The Elizabeth Hotel and Emporium is a one-of-a-kind destination where music, art, and Colorado spirit converge. From the live performances at the Magic Rat and rooftop cocktails at the Sunset Lounge, to locally inspired fare at The Emporium, every corner of this hotel hums with energy and personality. Working here means you’re not just clocking in; you’re helping write the story of a place people genuinely love. 

A Culture Built Around You 

We celebrate what makes each person unique. At The Elizabeth, individuality isn’t just welcomed; it’s essential to who we are. Our team is the heartbeat of this hotel, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where you feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow. As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we bring the resources and backing of an industry leader while maintaining the warmth and creativity of an independent, community-rooted property. 

What We Offer 

• Real growth, real pathways; mentorship, cross-functional learning, and internal advancement opportunities across The Elizabeth and the broader Sage portfolio 

• Flexible scheduling designed to support a healthy work-life balance 

• An inclusive culture that leads with integrity, curiosity, and care 

• Wellness resources, tuition reimbursement, and meaningful benefits 

• Team perks including hotel and travel discounts, team meals, and employee recognition programs 

• A chance to give back; Sage is deeply committed to community impact, and we bring that spirit to everything we do in Fort Collins 

More Than a Job. A Community. 

Hospitality runs 24/7, and we rely on team members who bring energy, flexibility, and commitment to every shift. In return, we invest in you. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your hospitality career to the next level, The Elizabeth is a place where your contributions matter, your voice is heard, and your work leaves a lasting impression on every guest who walks through our doors. 

We lead with integrity, celebrate our community, and take pride in crafting extraordinary guest experiences; all while having a genuinely great time doing it. Because while our hotel hits all the right notes, it’s our people who make the music. 

Supervise the implementation of all property and equipment preventive maintenance and repairs, monitor life safety systems and utilities and assist in the administration of the department in compliance with all corporate/franchise standards and local, state and national codes and regulations to protect assets, guests and employees. Supervise the day-to-day operations. Recommend and implement procedural changes. Monitor and control expenses.

• Supervise the Engineering employees; interview, schedule, train, develop, coach and counsel, provide open communications, make recommendations to performance reviews, resolve problems and recommend discipline, as appropriate.
• Implement and schedule property and equipment preventive maintenance programs in compliance with corporate/franchise standards and local, state and national codes and regulations to ensure safety, convenience and satisfaction of all guests, managers and employees, to protect the assets and maintain the property in first class condition.
• Prioritize service requests; schedule and monitor the service performed to ensure customer satisfaction, safety and convenience.
• Test and examine the life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times to protect the asset, guests and employees.
• Monitor utility consumption to determine the effectiveness of current systems.
• Review purchase requests and monitor expenses to ensure budgeted goals are met/exceeded.
• Assist in the administration of the department by preparing and maintaining schedules, logs, records or other documentation to ensure a smooth operation and minimize liabilities.

Education/Formal Training

One to two years of post high school education.

Experience

Experience required by position is from two to three full years of full employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

• Requires advanced knowledge of the Building Management/Engineering profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and complex problems.
• Requires investigating and analyzing current activities and/or information in a specialized field involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations.
• Requires supervisory skills.
• Ability to provide information and associated services to hotel management and guests.
• Comprehension and literacy required for procedures, reports, instructions, receipts.

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.

• Ability to communicate with management and staff.
• Ability to visually check hotel premises.
• Ability to communicate with management and staff.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying weights up to 25 lbs. and greater, for all hotel equipment and machinery.
• Frequent bending and/or kneeling throughout the day for repairs and maintenance of hotel property, equipment and machinery.
• Mobility throughout the hotel, all floors, varying heights and distances. Use of ladders and lifts required at times.
• Continuous standing required in varying degrees throughout the day.
• Climbing approximately 210 steps 10% of each day.
• Climbing ladders approximately 20 feet 5% of each day.
• Driving - limited driving on an occasional basis for supplies, equipment, etc. Generally within 20 miles.

Environment

• Work inside 95% of a week; outside 5% of a week.
• Abnormal temperatures - walk-in freezers below 32 degrees - 1% of the time.
• Equipment operation - power hand tools (i.e. circular saw, drill).

Unlimited paid time off
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.