Hotel Engineer

Hutton Hotel; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance enrollment from day 1

Paid time off from day 1

Holiday pay from day 1

401(k) enrollment after 30 days

Complimentary parking

Associate meals

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

Hutton Hotel in Nashville is seeking a Hotel Engineer to maintain building systems, perform preventative maintenance, and address guest needs promptly. You will work behind the scenes to keep the property running at peak performance and ensure a safe, comfortable experience for guests.

Successful candidates bring hands-on maintenance skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to collaborate with hotel departments.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated maintenance experience in hospitality or similar facility.

Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain building systems and equipment through preventative and routine maintenance.
• Complete grounds and custodial work as needed.
• Use tools and power equipment safely according to guidelines.
• Perform building, equipment, or room repairs (plumbing, painting, carpentry, drywall, electrical).
• Prioritize repairs that impact guest experience.
• Communicate with hotel departments to ensure timely maintenance responses.
• Listen to guests and address their concerns with appropriate action.
• Maintain professionalism aligned with hotel brand and company expectations.
• Know and communicate hotel emergency procedures; assist guests during emergencies.
• If applicable, balance and secure house bank and log transactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Maintenance expertise

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Electrical or plumbing certification preferred

Job description

What's in it for you...

• Insurance enrollment is available from day 1.
• Paid time off available from day 1.
• Holiday pay available from day 1.
• 401(k) enrollment after 30 days.
• Complimentary parking and associate meals.
• Promotional opportunities.

Keep It Running. Solve the Challenge. Support Every Stay...

The Hotel Engineer plays a vital behind-the-scenes role in ensuring every guest experience runs seamlessly. Like the crew behind a great performance, this position keeps the hotel operating at its best by maintaining building systems, responding to maintenance needs, and proactively resolving issues before they impact the guest experience.

Successful candidates bring strong technical skills, a solutions-focused mindset, and a commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in preventative maintenance and quality workmanship, and works collaboratively to deliver the reliable, elevated hospitality that defines the Hutton Hotel experience.

About this job...

Hotel Engineers perform an instrumental role in the overall functionality of the hotel facility and system operation. Engineers tackle routine challenges, preventative maintenance, and respond to guest needs when something isn’t working as it should. The primary responsibility of a Hotel Engineer is proactive upkeep of equipment and systems, proper and adequate repair of building and equipment, safe use of tools and other power equipment, and support of guest and operational needs.

What you'll be doing...

• Proactively maintain the physical building structure, building systems, and equipment by performing preventative and routine maintenance.
• Complete grounds and custodial work as needed or assigned.
• Use tools and other power equipment, following all manufacturer and other safety guidelines to ensure the safety of self and others.
• Complete needed or assigned building, equipment, or room repairs including but not limited to plumbing, painting, carpentry, sheetrock, and electrical work.
• Prioritize repairs or maintenance needs that may inconvenience or negatively impact the experience of hotel guests.
• Effectively communicate with hotel departments to ensure timely response and completion of maintenance needs.
• Listen to guests and empathize with their challenges. When necessary, notify other departments and act on guest's concerns.
• Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
• Know, maintain, and communicate hotel emergency procedures; inform and assist guests or hotel operations in emergencies.
• If applicable, maintain the balance and security of the house bank and accurately log all transactions.

Requirements...

Experience & Education:

• 2+ years of maintenance experience, preferably in a hotel or similar facility.
• High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required.
• Electrical and/or plumbing certification preferred.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.

Communication:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace.

Physical:

• 8+ hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday.
• Reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and pivot frequently throughout the workday.
• Lift, lower, push, pull, and maneuver up to 75 pounds occasionally.

About First Hospitality...

Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.

First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Source: Hospitality Online