Engineering Supervisor

HRI Hospitality • Nashville, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Supervisor assists in leading the hotel’s daily maintenance and engineering operations. The role supports the engineering team, ensures preventive maintenance tasks are completed, responds to repairs throughout the property, and helps maintain building systems and safety standards so facilities remain clean, safe, and operational for guests and staff. The supervisor exercises supervision over Maintenance Engineers and reports to the Chief Engineer / General Manager.

The hotel has 306 rooms and 12,000 square feet of meeting and event space, along with on-site restaurants, a social lounge, a rooftop outdoor pool with bar, a fitness center, and concierge services. The property is in downtown Nashville near Music Row.

The schedule requires availability for mid and PM shifts and weekends. The role may also involve nights and on-call rotations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2–4 years of maintenance or engineering experience in a hotel, resort, or commercial building.
• Strong background in building systems, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• 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.
• Must be available for mid shifts, PM shifts, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Technical or vocational training in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or related trades.
• EPA, CPO, or HVAC certifications.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience.

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 engineering areas, mechanical rooms, and workshops remain clean, safe, and organized.
• Maintain accurate PM logs, work orders, compliance documents, and safety inspection records.
• 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.

Benefits

• Free employee lunch and dinner seven days a week.
• Annual pay raises.
• Discounted downtown Nashville parking.
• Discounted Hilton hotel rooms.
• 50% off hotel food and beverage.
• Medical/health insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED