Chief Engineer

As Chief Engineer at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver, you will oversee the day-to-day direction of the engineering division while helping keep the hotel operating smoothly, safely, and on standard. In the absence of the Director, you also assume administrative, financial, and operational responsibilities for engineering-related hotel needs, supporting a dependable guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and executing plans to maintain the property, equipment, grounds, and other assets in safe, acceptable working condition.
• Ensure the hotel operates in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Supervise and train Engineering staff in Customer Service, Empowerment, Standard Operating Procedures, and Loss Prevention.
• Create and post Engineering staff schedules.
• Create and adhere to the department’s annual budget.
• Assist in developing financial forecasts and participate in monthly profit and loss review meetings.
• Create and implement a preventative maintenance program for all hotel equipment.
• Ensure emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested, and certified according to Highgate Hotel standards.
• Participate in energy conservation programs.
• Review guest and meeting planner comment cards to ensure issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Assist with administration of all vendor contracts controlled by the engineering department.
• Ensure room maintenance requests are handled promptly and courteously.
• Follow up on alarms immediately to determine location and cause, identify emergency status, report findings to the Front Desk, and take necessary immediate action.
• Assist as needed with special projects and renovations.
• Support and participate in all Highgate Hotel programs, including participation in the Highgate Hotel Safety Committee.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of progressive facilities management experience in a hotel or related field, or a 2-year college degree plus 1 year of related management experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Stationary Engineer’s license if required by local code.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations, and general maintenance skills required.
• Long hours may be required.
• Heavy work requirements, including exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with employees and guests.
• Listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Attend required hotel meetings and trainings.
• Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
• Maintain regular attendance in line with Highgate Hotel standards, varying based on hotel scheduling needs.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing nametags.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel standards and regulations to support safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize productivity, identify problem areas, and assist with implementing solutions.
• Handle problems by anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving as necessary.
• Understand and evaluate complex information and data from various sources to meet objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

• Travel discounts at our hotels
• Three pricing tiers of medical coverage
• Dental and Vision benefits to eligible full-time associates
• Paid sick leave accrual in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
• Paid time off plans may also be available to associates who qualify
• 401(k) retirement program open to both full-time and part-time associates who qualify, with employer matching contributions
• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law
• For employees based in Colorado: 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• For employees based in Colorado: up to 20 days of paid vacation per year based on classification and length of service
• For employees based in Colorado: 6 days or 48 hours of paid sick leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
• For employees based in Washington: 8 paid holidays per year; up to 20 days of paid vacation per year based on classification and length of service; paid sick & safe time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over
• For employees based in California: 8 paid holidays per year; up to 20 days of paid vacation per year based on classification and length of service (capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate); paid sick time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked with carryover rules up to a maximum of 80 hours (with different Los Angeles rules noted)

Please note: certain benefits for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for those covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). In the event of a conflict, the applicable CBA and governing plan documents control.

Location

Denver, CO (onsite)

Application Window

Applications will be accepted between 9/16/2026 through 10/12/2026.

Posting date: This job opening was posted on [insert date] and will remain open for at least 75 days.