Maintenance Engineer

Fairlane Hotel is a 79-room independent boutique property in downtown Nashville, constructed in the early 1970s and fully gut-renovated in 2017. The building includes three commercial kitchens, a full-service restaurant, rooftop amenity spaces, and the full complement of back-of-house mechanical systems expected of a historic urban property.

About the role

Fairlane Hotel is seeking an Engineer to perform the hands-on maintenance and repair work that keeps the property running. This is an active, in-the-field trade role. The Engineer completes guest and staff work orders, carries out preventive maintenance, and responds to mechanical issues across guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, and general finish work
• Respond to guest and staff work orders promptly and with minimal disruption to the guest experience
• Maintain guest rooms, public areas, F&B outlets and three commercial kitchens, the rooftop, and back-of-house spaces to Fairlane's standards
• Complete assigned work orders in the Optii platform, logging status and closing out each request with a clear record
• Prioritize urgent guest-impacting issues and communicate delays to the Engineering Supervisor or Chief Engineer
• Follow up to confirm repairs and resolve the original issue before closing a request
• Carry out assigned preventive maintenance on schedule and fully documented
• Support the upkeep of mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, water-supply, electrical, and elevator systems
• Report developing issues or unusual wear promptly, particularly on the building's original 1970s systems
• Respond to engineering-related emergencies as directed, including fire alarm activations, flooding, power outages, and equipment failures
• Maintain working familiarity with building emergency systems, shutoffs, and evacuation routes
• Follow all safety protocols and immediately flag any life-safety concern to a supervisor
• Support Front Office, Housekeeping, and F&B with prompt, courteous service on shared spaces and equipment
• Keep work areas, tools, and shared equipment clean, organized, and ready for the next shift

Requirements

• 1+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a hotel, commercial building, or related trade setting
• Working knowledge of at least one core trade area (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry), with willingness to cross-train
• Ability to follow instructions, complete assigned work independently, and communicate status clearly
• Comfort with basic work-order software (Optii a plus)
• A reliable, safety-conscious, team-oriented approach
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted, climb ladders, work at heights, and maneuver in tight spaces

Qualifications

• Experience in a boutique or independent hotel setting
• Trade school training or relevant certifications in a mechanical discipline
• Experience working in an older building with legacy mechanical systems

Schedule

On-property position. Fairlane Hotel operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Must be available for rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• PTO beginning on the first day of hire for all associates
• 401(k) program, eligible after 6 months, for full associates
• Health, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment for full-time associates
• Complimentary parking for all associates
• Discounted meals at Modern Love for all associates
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing boutique hotel group