Hotel Engineering Technician — Elevate the Guest Experience

Makeready Llc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

PTO and PTO exchange

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pet insurance

401k with company match

Student loan repayment program

Job summary

The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville is seeking a dedicated Engineering Technician in Nashville, TN. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and respond to guest and operational maintenance needs across the property.

Responsibilities include servicing HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and general repairs while maintaining safety and guest experience at the forefront. Opportunity to contribute to a luxury hotel team with diverse maintenance challenges.

Qualifications

• Hotel, resort, or facilities maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and general building maintenance.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing common mechanical and electrical issues.
• HVAC, EPA, or Refrigeration certification preferred.
• Basic hand and power tool operation; familiarity with meters.
• Ability to perform painting, drywall, carpentry, and other repairs.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Strong communication and professional, service-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the Engineering team.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Respond to guest room and operational maintenance requests with professional service.
• Perform routine repairs and preventive maintenance across rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, lighting, and other hotel equipment.
• Perform painting, drywall, carpentry, caulking, and related repair tasks.
• Diagnose equipment and building-system issues and plan next steps.
• Complete preventive maintenance inspections and work orders within timelines.
• Inspect guest rooms and hotel areas for deficiencies and address issues proactively.
• Assist with maintaining kitchen, restaurant, spa, and other equipment.
• Keep tools and work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow OSHA, fire/life safety, lockout/tagout procedures.
• Document work, repairs, and inspections accurately in the work-order system.
• Communicate outstanding repairs to Engineering leadership.
• Assist with emergencies including leaks, power outages, HVAC failures.
• Collaborate with Housekeeping, Front Office, F&B, Security, Spa to resolve issues quickly.
• Assist contractors and vendors when needed.
• Support energy conservation and sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain the luxury hotel appearance while minimizing guest disruption.

Skills

Hotel facilities maintenance

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical components

EPA certification

Tools

Hand tools

Meters

Job description

The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville is seeking a dedicated Engineering Technician in Nashville, TN. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and respond to guest and operational maintenance needs across the property.

Responsibilities include servicing HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and general repairs while maintaining safety and guest experience at the forefront. Opportunity to contribute to a luxury hotel team with diverse maintenance challenges.