Hotel Engineering Manager: Lead Maintenance & Team Growth

Hutton Hotel; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel and travel discounts at regional

Professional development and promotion

Job summary

First Hospitality's Engineering Manager role in Nashville oversees the hotel’s physical structure, mechanical systems, equipment, and guestrooms. You will lead and develop the maintenance team, drive proactive upkeep, and ensure safe, high-quality operations to support an elevated guest experience.

The position emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety, problem-solving, and collaboration with hotel departments to respond quickly to issues and emergencies. Excellent communicator and mentor needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance or engineering experience.
• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of building systems: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety and mechanical.
• Electrical, HVAC and/or plumbing certification preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders and work in varying conditions.
• Availability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain the physical building structure, building systems, and equipment by performing preventative and routine maintenance, recommending professional contractor support when needed.
• Ensure completion of grounds and custodial work as needed.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs and inspections of public spaces, back-of-house areas and equipment rooms.
• Use tools and other power equipment, following all manufacturer and other safety guidelines to ensure 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 using the appropriate tools and methods consistent with standards of safety and quality.
• Prioritize repairs or maintenance needs that may inconvenience or negatively impact the experience of hotel guests.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to minimize downtime and guest impact.
• 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 and company expectations.
• Train, instruct, coach and support the hotel’s engineering team.
• Know, maintain, and communicate hotel emergency procedures; inform and assist guests and operations in emergencies.
• Participate in emergency response procedures including fire alarms, power outages and plumbing leaks.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Safety procedures

HVAC knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Electrical/HVAC/Plumbing certification (preferred)

Job description

First Hospitality's Engineering Manager role in Nashville oversees the hotel’s physical structure, mechanical systems, equipment, and guestrooms. You will lead and develop the maintenance team, drive proactive upkeep, and ensure safe, high-quality operations to support an elevated guest experience.

The position emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety, problem-solving, and collaboration with hotel departments to respond quickly to issues and emergencies. Excellent communicator and mentor needed.