Boutique Hotel Maintenance Technician

Fairlane Hotel; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day one

401(k) after 6 months

Complimentary parking

Discounted meals at Modern Love

Hotel discounts

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Fairlane Hotel seeks a Hotel Maintenance Technician to perform hands-on maintenance and repair work that keeps the property running. This in-the-field role handles guest and staff work orders, preventive maintenance, and responsive repairs across guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas.

As an active on-site position in Nashville, you will work with the Engineering team, complete daily tasks in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry, and ensure safety protocols are followed while

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a hotel, commercial building, or related trade setting.
• Working knowledge of at least one core trade area (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry), with willingness to cross-train.
• Ability to follow instructions, complete assigned work independently, and communicate status clearly.
• Comfort with basic workorder software (Optii a plus).
• A reliable, safety-conscious, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted, climb ladders, work at heights, and maneuver in tight spaces.

Responsibilities

• Hands-On Maintenance & Repairs: Complete daily repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, and general finish work.
• Respond to guest and staff work orders promptly and with minimal disruption to the guest experience.
• Maintain guest rooms, public areas, F&B outlets and three commercial kitchens, the rooftop, and backofhouse spaces to Fairlane's standards.
• Work Order Execution: Complete assigned work orders in the Optii platform, logging status and closing out each request with a clear record.
• Prioritize urgent guest-impacting issues and communicate delays to the Engineering Supervisor or Chief Engineer.
• Follow up to confirm repairs and resolve the original issue before closing a request.
• Preventive Maintenance & Asset Care: Carry out assigned preventive maintenance on schedule and fully documented.
• Support the upkeep of mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, watersupply, electrical, and elevator systems.
• Report developing issues or unusual wear promptly, particularly on the building's original 1970s systems.
• Emergency Response & Life Safety: Respond to engineering-related emergencies as directed, including fire alarm activations, flooding, power outages, and equipment failures.
• Maintain working familiarity with building emergency systems, shutoffs, and evacuation routes.
• Follow all safety protocols and immediately flag any lifesafety concern to a supervisor.
• Teamwork & Professionalism: Support Front Office, Housekeeping, and F&B with prompt, courteous service on shared spaces and equipment.
• Keep work areas, tools, and shared equipment clean, organized, and ready for the next shift.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Optii

Education

Trade school training or relevant certifications

Tools

Optii platform

Job description

Fairlane Hotel seeks a Hotel Maintenance Technician to perform hands-on maintenance and repair work that keeps the property running. This in-the-field role handles guest and staff work orders, preventive maintenance, and responsive repairs across guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas.

As an active on-site position in Nashville, you will work with the Engineering team, complete daily tasks in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry, and ensure safety protocols are followed while