306 rooms | 12,000 sq. ft. meeting/event space
Amenities: multiple on-site restaurants, unique social lounge, roof-top outdoor pool with bar, fitness center, concierge.
With a modern, lifestyle focus in the heart of Nashville, Hilton Tempo offers an engaging environment for hospitality professionals who thrive on energetic guest experiences and creative operational challenges. Located near Music Row and within walking distance of the city’s vibrant entertainment, dining, and cultural scene, the hotel provides a dynamic urban setting where leaders can shape memorable stays for both business and leisure travelers.
The Engineering Supervisor assists in leading the daily maintenance and engineering operations of the hotel. This role supports the engineering team, ensures proper completion of preventive maintenance tasks, and responds to repairs throughout the property. The Engineering Supervisor helps maintain building systems, upholds safety standards, and ensures that facilities remain clean, safe, and fully operational for guests and staff.JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Engineering Supervisor
Department: Engineering
Supervision Exercised: Maintenance Engineers
Supervision Received: Chief Engineer / General Manager
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Technical or vocational training in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or related trades preferred.
- EPA, CPO, or HVAC certifications a plus.
Experience
- Minimum 2–4 years of maintenance or engineering experience in a hotel, resort, or commercial building.
- Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong background in building systems, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Skills and Knowledge
- 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.
Job Duties and 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 all engineering areas, mechanical rooms, and workshops remain clean, safe, and organized.
- Maintain accurate records including PM logs, work orders, compliance documents, and safety inspections.
- 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.
HRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Technical or vocational training in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or a related trade
- EPA, CPO, or HVAC certification
- 2-4 years of maintenance or engineering experience in a hotel, resort, or commercial building
- Previous lead or supervisory experience
- Experience with building systems, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life-safety systems
- Ability to lead and train maintenance staff
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, fire and 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, communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and on-call rotations
What We Do
Our background in reimagining historic properties gives us an eye for superior locations, iconic designs and outstanding craftsmanship. But that’s just the beginning of what sets our growing national portfolio of hotels and apartments apart. Unlike many firms, we’re vertically integrated, offering ownership, development and management expertise, allowing us to handle all stages of a project’s lifecycle. With properties in a diverse array of cities, we’ve learned to be innovative and flexible by offering a scalable management platform and by mastering mixed use development to make urban areas truly come alive.
