To maintain and monitor the entire 40-acre property and equipment. To ensure appearance is in top condition
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Oversee all engineering and maintenance operations across:
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Six (6) guest room buildings
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Two (2) Town Homes
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Four (4) meeting and office buildings
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Health and Wellness Center
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Main building housing restaurant, café, reception center, and banquet space
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Three (3) Irrigation pump systems for lawns and gardens
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10 Acres of Lawn Care and 10 planted Garden’s to include Art Mounds, and Water Supply Ditches for Irrigation
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Develop, implement, and manage preventive maintenance programs for guestrooms, public spaces, back-of-house areas, and mechanical systems.
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Supervise, train, schedule the engineering team members to ensure proper shift coverage for a large, multi-building campus and events.
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Respond promptly to guest requests and operational issues, ensuring minimal disruption and timely resolution.
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Maintain all building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, fire alarm, irrigation, and lighting systems.
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Coordinate periodic inspections and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including life-safety and environmental standards.
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Oversee pool and spa mechanical systems; pool certification is beneficial.
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Manage work orders, service requests, and vendor relationships.
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Assist in planning and execution of capital projects and renovations in collaboration with leadership.
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Monitor inventory of tools, parts, and supplies to support efficient operations.
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Work closely with Rooms, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Events, and Wellness teams to support operations.
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Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and documentation.
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Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and preventative care across the property.
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High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or trade school training preferred.
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Minimum 3–5 years of hotel or resort engineering/maintenance experience, with supervisory responsibility preferred.
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Experience managing maintenance operations across multiple buildings or a large campus environment strongly preferred.
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Prior experience in luxury or full-service hospitality is desired.
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Fluency in English is required; Spanish proficiency is highly beneficial.
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Strong working knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and building mechanical/HVAC systems.
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Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and safety documentation.
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Strong organizational, leadership, problem solving, and communication skills
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Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Pool and Hot tub Operator Certification (CPO) or similar certification is preferred and or required within 1 year of employment. 40 Hour OSHA training course is preferred and or required within 1 year of employment. Servsafe Certification is desired and or required within 1 year of employment. Flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
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Medium to heavy work required at times:
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Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
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Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, ladders, and access rooftops and mechanical spaces.
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Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and work in confined or small spaces.
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Manual dexterity sufficient to operate tools, equipment, and controls.
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Work is performed both indoors and outdoors across a 40-acre resort campus.
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Duties are performed in a variety of environments including:
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Indoor public spaces and back-of-house areas
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Outdoor areas and rooftops in all seasons, including cold winter conditions, snow, ice, and inclement weather
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Mechanical rooms, utility corridors, and service areas
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Confined and restricted spaces, including hot crawl spaces, attics, and mechanical chases, which may have limited ventilation
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Exposure to noise, vibrations, dust, chemicals, cleaning agents, and mechanical equipment.
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Work may involve uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, rooftops, and elevated work areas.
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Noise levels may vary depending on work area and active equipment.
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Must be able to work safely while adhering to all safety protocols and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA 1910.128.
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Fast-paced hospitality environment requiring responsiveness to guest and operational needs.
Benefits:
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One free meal in the employee dining room per shift for all service professionals
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Full-time and part-time service professionals are eligible for discounted rates at all Salamander properties
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Full-time and part-time service professionals are eligible for free gym usage
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Free onsite parking
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Free ski pass for full-time service professionals during the winter; those full-timers who opt out of the ski pass are eligible for a bonus
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50% discount on food and beverage for service professionals in the restaurant
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25% discount off food and non-alcoholic beverages in the café
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We-cycle program located on-site
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Monthly service professional recognition program
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Eligible for employee referral benefits
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Annual recognition program with a live DJ and raffles
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Winter discounted rate employee housing may be available
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Dark blue jeans are the dress code
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Service Professional pet policy
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Discounted tennis and pickleball rates
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Hiking trails located directly on-site
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White water rafting outing
Summer Activities:
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Hike to Crater Lake, the Ute and Hanging Lake
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Bus, Hike or Cycle to Maroon Bells
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The Rodeo In Snowmass Village, Wednesday Evenings
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Mountain Biking on Snowmass or Aspen Mountains
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Attend a free summer concert in Snowmass on Thursday evenings
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Ride the Gondola to the top of Aspen or Snowmass Mountain
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Attend a classical music concert at the Benedict Music Tent
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Fly Fishing
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Horseback riding
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White water rafting
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ATV excursion
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Attend a show at the Wheeler Opera House
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Visit the Historical Society and learn about Aspen’s past
Winter Activities:
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Ski/Snowboard on Snowmass, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain (Ajax)
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Snowshoe
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Skin on Ajax in the evening, or in the morning/afternoon/evening at Buttermilk and Snowmass
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Ride the Gondola to the top of Aspen or Snowmass Mountain
I acknowledge and understand that:
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Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, or an employment contract of any kind, and that my employment is at-will.
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The job description provides a general summary of the position however it is not all inclusive. I know of no limitations that would prevent me from performing these functions with or without accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility to inform my supervisor at any time that I am unable to perform these functions.
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Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements may be changed at any time.
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Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of Aspen Meadows Resort.
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I have read and understand this job description:
Benefits for full-time employees include but are not limited to the following with an employee contribution: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability after 90 days of employment. Employer-provided Basic Life Insurance and Basic AD&D are provided after 90 days of employment. 401K eligibility is available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment, part-time employees can qualify to participate in a 401(k) plan after two consecutive years of working at least 500 hours. Currently, 401K Match is $0.50 on the $1.00 of an employee’s contribution up to 6%; there is a 5-year vesting period. Applications for all positions are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Salamander Collection is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Salamander is a drug-free workplace and participant in E-Verify.
