Director of Engineering - The Little Nell

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Company Description

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.

The property boasts a variety of amenities, including two restaurants, three bars, a wine cellar and a speakeasy. The Little Nell is also home to the new The Nell Spa.

During ski season, Nell guests have access to a slopeside ski concierge and numerous winter adventures. In summer months, guests enjoy lush gardens along with off-road adventures, stargazing, fly fishing and mountaintop yoga;

plus, a pool, hot tub, and a newly renovated spa and health club. The Little Nell has been acknowledged with numerous awards including being named a Forbes Five-Star hotel since 1995, a AAA Five-Diamond hotel since 1991, a Wine Spectator Grand Award winner since 1997, recognition as one of America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants from Wine Enthusiast and frequently nominated for its Outstanding Wine Program by the James Beard Foundation.

The Nell will debut its first hotel outside of Aspen at Rockefeller Center in New York City in 2026. For more information, visit www.

thelittlenell.com or follow @thelittlenell on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Job Description

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), including Global Harmonized System for chemicals (GHS), regulations, Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Brand Standards
• Makes financial decisions as it relates to the day by day operation
• 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 by day needs
• Ensures 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.

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

Additional Information

Supervision Given and Received

Given : Exercises general supervision over Engineering staff. Assigns a variety of routine tasks, sets general expectations of results expected within company’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance;

rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Received : Works under limited supervision of the General Manager. Receives guidance in terms of broad goals and overall objectives and is responsible for establishing strategical methods to attain them.

Can formulate policies but does not necessarily have final authority for approval. Review of work is not detailed and emphasizes accomplishment of broad work objectives, rather than specific assignments.

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 :

Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.

• 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.

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com / employment / benefits-and-perks

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