Engineering Supervisor

HRI Hospitality; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Richmond Downtown in Richmond, VA is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead the hotel's maintenance and engineering operations. You will supervise the maintenance team, ensure preventive maintenance, and keep systems safe and fully operational for guests and staff.

The role requires strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety, with the ability to coordinate with vendors and manage safety standards in a busy hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or vocational training in HVAC, electrical, plumbing or related trades preferred.
• EPA, CPO, or HVAC certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily supervision of the engineering and maintenance team.
• Assign, monitor, and inspect work orders to ensure timely completion.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Respond promptly to guestroom and public area maintenance requests.
• Conduct routine property inspections and identify maintenance and safety concerns.
• Support inventory management of tools, equipment, and replacement parts.
• Coordinate contracted services, inspections, and vendor repairs.
• Ensure engineering areas are clean, safe, and organized.
• Maintain PM logs, work orders, compliance documents, and safety inspections.
• Provide mentorship to engineering staff and assist with training.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Mechanical

Life-safety systems

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

CMMS / Work orders

Microsoft Office

Organization & communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational training in HVAC, electrical, plumbing or related trades

EPA, CPO or HVAC certifications

Tools

CMMS / work order systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Engineering Supervisor - HRI Hospitality### Engineering SupervisorApply: Hilton Richmond Downtown: Full time: Posted Today: JR105392250 rooms | 17,634 sq. ft. total event space across 13 meeting rooms Amenities include: on-site restaurants (La Grotta, 1885 Café & Market), lobby bar (Gather & Hem), indoor pool, fitness center, EV charging, banquet & meeting support. Located in the heart of Virginia’s capital in the historic Miller & Rhoads building, this hotel is just steps from the Richmond Convention Center and Virginia State Capitol. Blending historic charm with modern amenities, it provides an engaging downtown environment for hospitality professionals serving both business and leisure travelers.**Pay Range:**$17.00-$28.00The Engineering Supervisor assists in leading the daily maintenance and engineering operations of the hotel. This role supports the engineering team, ensures proper completion of preventive maintenance tasks, and responds to repairs throughout the property. The Engineering Supervisor helps maintain building systems, upholds safety standards, and ensures that facilities remain clean, safe, and fully operational for guests and staff.# JOB DESCRIPTION**Job Title**: Engineering Supervisor**Department:** Engineering**Supervision Exercised:** Maintenance Engineers**Supervision Received:** Chief Engineer / General Manager**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS****Education*** High school diploma or equivalent required.* Technical or vocational training in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or related trades preferred.* EPA, CPO, or HVAC certifications a plus**.****Experience*** Minimum 2–4 years of maintenance or engineering experience in a hotel, resort, or commercial building.* Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.* Strong background in building systems, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.**Skills and Knowledge*** Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life-safety systems.* Ability to lead and train maintenance staff.* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.* Knowledge of OSHA regulations, fire/life safety codes, and building compliance requirements.* Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.* Proficiency with CMMS/work order systems and Microsoft Office.* Strong organizational and communication skills.* Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and on-call rotations.**Job Duties and Responsibilities*** Assist with daily supervision of the engineering and maintenance team.* Assign, monitor, and inspect work orders to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.* Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.* Respond promptly to guestroom and public area maintenance requests.* Conduct routine property inspections and identify maintenance and safety concerns.* Support inventory management of tools, equipment, and replacement parts.* Assist in coordinating contracted services, inspections, and vendor repairs.* Ensure all engineering areas, mechanical rooms, and workshops remain clean, safe, and organized.* Maintain accurate records including PM logs, work orders, compliance documents, and safety inspections.* Support safety programs and ensure adherence to OSHA and fire/life safety standards.* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff.* Assist with training new engineering team members.* Perform additional duties as assigned by engineering leadership. HRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements*.*