Hotel Maintenance Engineer

Margaritaville Hotel Nashville; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Margaritaville Hotel Nashville is seeking a Maintenance / Rooms Engineer to maintain guest rooms, public spaces, and pool areas with light electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work. The role requires attention to safety, guest satisfaction, and proactive maintenance to preserve the island-inspired atmosphere in downtown Nashville.

The engineer will perform PM schedules, troubleshoot equipment, and assist with F&B and laundry systems, reports to the Chief Engineer/Engineering Manager, and supports life

Qualifications

• Fluent English with strong interpersonal skills for guest and team interactions.
• 2–5 years of maintenance experience in hospitality, commercial, or institutional settings.
• Basic to intermediate HVAC, plumbing, and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with light carpentry, painting, vinyl/wall-covering repair, and drywall patching.
• CPO certification strongly preferred or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts as occupancy requires.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Guest room maintenance and PM in rooms and suites, troubleshooting TVs, Wi-Fi, HVAC, plumbing fixtures, lighting, and furnishings.
• Maintain and repair finishes, lighting, wall coverings, flooring, and fixtures in public areas and event spaces (Fins Rooftop Pool & Bar).
• Assist with maintenance for kitchen, bar, and laundry equipment; perform routine cleaning and maintenance of drains.
• Monitor fire alarms, life safety systems, energy management, and building automation; respond to alerts.
• Pool systems maintenance and water quality checks; CPO preferred for pool deck.
• Use the work-order platform to track and complete requests efficiently.
• Keep tool kits and supply carts organized; report low inventory to leadership.
• Support minor lock/key issues, signage installation, water heater changes, electrical cart maintenance and general building repairs.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and safety trainings.

Skills

Fluent English

2-5 years experience

HVAC troubleshooting

Plumbing troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Carpentry & drywall

CPO certification

Flexible shifts

Driver's license

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance / Rooms Engineer

Property: Margaritaville Hotel Nashville

Department: Engineering & Facilities

Reports To: Chief Engineer / Engineering Manager

SUMMARY

At Margaritaville Hotel Nashville, our Maintenance Engineers keep the paradise state of mind alive by ensuring our guest rooms, public spaces, roof deck pool, and food & beverage outlets remain in top-tier condition. The Rooms/Maintenance Engineer performs general maintenance, preventive care, and quick-response repairs to equipment, fixtures, and hotel structures. Duties involve light electrical, plumbing, HVAC maintenance, carpentry, drywall, paint, vinyl repairs, and maintaining the relaxed, high-quality, island-inspired environment our guests expect in downtown Music City.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Communication: Read, write, speak, and understand English fluently with strong interpersonal skills to interact warmly with guests, team members, and management.
• Experience: 2-5 years of maintenance experience preferred in a full-service hospitality, commercial, or institutional environment.
• Technical Skills: Basic to intermediate skills in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Finishing Skills: Experience with light carpentry, painting, vinyl/wall-covering repair, and dry-wall patching.
• Certifications: CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certification strongly preferred (or willingness to obtain upon hire to service our outdoor pool deck).
• Flexibility & Mobility: Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, as dictated by hotel occupancy and event schedules.
• Licensing: Valid driver's license preferred.
• Safety: Deep commitment to workplace safety regulations and health standards, ensuring zero threat to self, staff, or guests.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS & CORE VALUES

• Island-Class Guest Service: Embody the Margaritaville "no worries" hospitality culture. Deliver prompt, courteous service to guests and internal departments with a focus on resolving issues quickly to exceed guest expectations.
• Work Habits & Professionalism: Maintain hotel standards for uniform, grooming, punctuality, and attendance. Demonstrate team-first attitude and take ownership of daily work assignments.
• Personal Development & Initiative: Proactively expand technical skills, participate in cross-training across facilities functions, and seek answers when encountering complex equipment repairs.
• Safety, Security & Life Safety: Actively participate in hazard identification, report security risks immediately, and adhere strictly to all emergency procedures, OSHA guidelines, and fire/life safety standards.
• Preventive Maintenance (PM): Rigorously execute guest room PM schedules, keep supply carts stocked and organized, and ensure long-term preservation of property assets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guest Room Maintenance: Perform daily work orders and preventive maintenance (PM) in guest rooms and suites, including troubleshooting TV/Wi-Fi/HVAC units, fixing plumbing fixtures, changing light bulbs, and repairing furniture or hardware.
• Public Space & Venue Care: Maintain and repair finishes, lighting, wall coverings, flooring, and fixtures throughout public areas, lobby, meeting spaces, and outdoor recreation areas (including the Fins Rooftop Pool & Bar area).
• Food & Beverage Operations Support: Assist with routine maintenance and repairs for kitchen, bar, and laundry equipment; perform enzyme treatment and cleanings for F&B floor drains weekly.
• Life Safety & Systems Monitoring: Monitor fire alarms, life safety systems, energy management systems, and building automation, responding promptly to system alerts.
• Pool & Water Features: Conduct routine water chemical testing, skimming, and basic equipment maintenance for pool systems in compliance with health department codes (CPO required/preferred).
• Work Order Management: Utilize the hotel’s work-order platform to track, update, and complete work requests in a timely, efficient manner.
• Inventory & Tools: Maintain clean, secure, and well‑organized shop environments, tool kits, and mobile supply carts. Report low inventory or component needs to engineering leadership promptly.
• General Facilities Support: Assist with minor lock/key issues, signage installation, water heater changeouts, electrical cart maintenance, and general building repairs as assigned by leadership.
• Attend all mandatory property and department meetings and safety trainings.