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General Engineer

Red Lion Inn Kalispell

20 North Main Street
Kalispell, MT 59901

170 Room Hotel
Managed By Sonesta International

Sonesta offers you a generous benefits program that provides you and your family with access to quality healthcare, life insurance, retirement benefits, and so much more!

The Engineer is responsible for general maintenance tasks to ensure that the hotel's physical plant meets quality and safety standards. This role involves overseeing the hotel's structure, equipment, and grounds. The Engineer will carry out repairs, maintenance, and preventative measures across all
Compensation: $20 Hourly, Full-Time


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Job Description

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:   

  • Key Job Functions
  • Perform maintenance and repairs for assigned area of expertise such as the interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents, laundry and kitchen/refrigeration equipment, lighting, heating, air conditioning (HVAC), ventilation, and water treatment systems, and swimming pool, etc. 
  • Ensure that assigned equipment is prepared and operational for the following day’s work.
  • Adhere to federal, state and local regulations concerning safety or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policy and procedures to ensure quality, safety, and consistency.  Report all unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor. 
  • Follow procedures that ensure the security of inventory and assets such as tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions, etc., Replenishes supplies and inventory in a timely and efficient manner and minimizes waste. 
  • Respond in a courteous and prompt manner to all guest questions, complaints and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.
  • May also perform other minor maintenance and repairs and/or conduct preventative maintenance duties, as needed.
  • Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
  • Maintain proper associate uniform standards.
  • Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests.
    • You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations.
    • You will consistently deliver our GUEST model:
      • Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile.
      • Use eye and ear contact and guest’s name.
      • Establish/anticipate needs.
      • Solve and own all requests/complaints.
      • Thank everyone.
  • Build solid relationship with your Colleagues.
    •  Treat colleagues with respect and dignity
  • Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.

Qualifications and Skills 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Track record of delivering exceptional guest experience.
  • Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and hotel staff.
  • Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Specialized knowledge and skills or certification within a field or discipline such as plumbing, electrician, carpentry, equipment mechanics, HVAC, refrigeration, etc.
  • Frequently standing up and moving about the facility.
  • Frequently bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.
  • Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds and pushing/pulling up to approximately 300 pounds.
  • Reading and writing abilities are utilized in order to document or record all tasks completed, to order supplies, to receive their instructions for the day and/or to read equipment repair manuals.
  • Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
  • May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

n SummaryThe Engineer performs general maintenance work to ensure hotel physical plant quality and safety standards are achieved and maintained. The Engineer takes care of the building, equipment and grounds of the hotel. This position will perform maintenance and repairs, and preventative maintenance, to all areas of the hotel.


Job Description SummaThe Engineer performs general maintenance work to ensure hotel physical plant quality and safety standards are achieved and maintained. The Engineer takes care of the building, equipment and grounds of the hotel. This position will perform maintenance and repairs, and preventative maintenance, to all areas of the hot
Posted September 5, 2024

Red Lion Inn Kalispell

One-of-a-kind Kalispell hotel with free breakfast and event space near Glacier National Park

Red Lion Hotel Kalispell is a mountain lodge located in the heart of Montana's favorite ski town, Kalispell. Conveniently attached to the Kalispell Center Mall and neighboring the Rocky Mountains, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell serves as the central location for Kalispell fun. Enjoy easy accessibility to award-winning restaurants and shopping as well as Glacier National Park. From fishing on Flathead Lake to world-class skiing on Whitefish Mountain, enjoy the breathtaking views of Big Sky Country like never before.

During your stay, wake up to spectacular views of the Montana countryside, continental to-go breakfast, and premium amenities including Café2Go coffee shop. We also feature 15,807 square feet of meeting and event space in Kalispell, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and indoor swimming pool and sauna. At our hotel, you'll have everything you need for business, leisure, and adventure.