Job Description
CHIEF ENGINEER
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 60,000
Annually Summary Under the direction of the General Manager, the Chief Engineer is responsible for maintaining all equipment, systems and building components in the hotel and restaurants, including, but not limited to, mechanical and electrical systems, pumps, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, locks, furniture, paint, wall coverings, tile and other equipment/work normally maintained/performed by hotel Maintenance Engineers. Additional responsibilities include management and decision-making authority for day to day operations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Primary Responsibilities:
Operates, repairs and maintains all operating equipment, including, but not limited to all pumps, motors, boilers, chillers, etc. Operates, repairs and maintains all electrical systems, refrigeration systems and equipment. Paints all surface & equipment, makes minor wall covering repairs and minor furniture touch-up. Operates, repairs and maintains all hotel lighting and related equipment systems. Operates, repairs and maintains all plumbing and related equipment and systems. Repairs and maintains all hotel appliances and equipment and physical plant. Repairs and maintains all guest room furnishings, equipment and physical plant. Replaces light bulbs, fixtures, televisions and radios. Repairs and maintains lock and key system. Performs minor construction work. Performs necessary inspections and repairs (as required & designated) to kitchen and restaurant equipment and furnishings. Plan, co-ordinate & schedule maintenance projects
Communicate upcoming projects with necessary departments
Research and gather proposals for capital projects
Manage purchases and repairs & maintenance in accordance with departmental budget
Any other related duties as assigned by the General Manager Job Requirements:
College degree or trade school and five years of related experience in hotel operations
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Significant attention to detail
Computer skills required - experience with Hotel information systems preferred
Construction experience recommended; however, not required Physical Demands:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15-25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and sometimes in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and is required to operate hand tools. Position Information Company:
Charlestowne Hotels Position:
Chief Engineer Status:
Full Time Shift:
First (Day), Second (Afternoon), Third (Night) Req #: 11021696 Date Posted:
May 20, 2026 Location:
840 Kennedy Ave, Grand Junction, US, CO, 81501 Job Category:
Repairs & Maintenance
