Engineer 1

h2Compensation Type/h2Hourly h2Highgate Hotels/h2 pHighgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition.  Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle./p h2Location/h2 p/p h2Overview/h2 p *Now accepting applications for winter seasonal positions*/p p /p pstrongWHERE YOU WORK/strong/p p /p pElevation Hotel and Spa is a destination adventure resort that incorporates Crested Butte’s local culture featuring a new craft cocktail focused lobby bar “billy barr” named after the famed local climate researcher.  The Matchstick Lounge is a relaxing space to unwind, play pool and is themed around the adventure movie production company.  The main culinary outlet, José, features a unique menu of chef-crafted, Guadalajara-inspired favorites as well as craft cocktails and serves guests both indoors and on an expansive slope side patio. /p pstrong /strong/p pstrongWHY YOU’RE HERE/strong/p p /p pWhy do you do what you do? Passion. Pride. Life. You are passionate about making that difference. Making the difference for every guest that walks through the doors of the hotel, and doing everything you can to ensure each of our guests has a memorable experience. You are here because the life you want is about providing exceptional service, and that is exactly what we do. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the mountain lifestyle and a knowledge of what makes Crested Butte special. (Bonus points for loving skiing, snowboarding and/or mountain-biking!)/p p /p pstrongAvailability Requirements/strong/p pFull-time, Evenings, Weekends required/p p /p p /p h2Responsibilities/h2 p The Engineer, Level 1, is responsible for ensuring that the property is maintained in the best possible condition at all times with the least amount of inconvenience to customers and employees./p ul liPerform preventative maintenance on Air Handling Units:  change filters, clean coils…etc/li liPerform preventive maintenance on all equipment as assigned by Director of Engineering/li liTake required readings on equipment as assigned by Director of Engineering/li liReplace and program televisions as needed./li liReplace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures./li liPerform light furniture repair./li liPerform minor plumbing repairs (i.e. clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings, etc)./li liMaintain repair and preventive maintenance records../li liPaint designated areas./li liRepair and program hotel electronic lock’s. Will train on installed system/li liSnow removal/li liMaintain shop inventory and organization, report any discrepancies to the Dept manager/li /ul h2Qualifications/h2 ul liHigh School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field required./li liAt least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred./li liFlexible and long hours sometimes required./li liHeavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly courteous and service oriented manner./li liMust be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests./li liMust be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines./li liApproach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner./li liAttend all hotel required meetings and trainings./li liMaintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel./li liMaintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag./li liComply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations./li liMaximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions./li liMust be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary./li liMust be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives./li liMust be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas./li liMust be able to maintain confidentiality of information./li liMust be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs./li liPerform other duties as requested by management./li /ul p /p