Dual Chief Engineer

posted April 2, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Vanderbilt

Compensation: $75,000 to $85,000 per year

You know that a hotel only runs as well as the systems behind the scenes. You’re hands‑on when needed, strategic when required, and confident leading engineering operations across two properties. If maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable hotel environments feels like a responsibility you take pride in… keep reading.

The Role

As our Dual Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing all engineering and maintenance operations for our two hotel properties - Hilton Garden Inn Vanderbilt and Home2 Suites Vanderbilt, TN. You’ll ensure the physical condition of both hotels meets brand standards, safety regulations, and guest expectations—while leading teams, managing vendors, and overseeing preventative maintenance programs.

This role requires strong organization, accountability, and the ability to prioritize effectively across multiple locations.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Oversee all engineering and maintenance operations for two hotel properties
  • Ensure guest rooms, public spaces, back‑of‑house areas, and building systems are consistently maintained and operational
  • Implement and manage preventative maintenance programs for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, and mechanical systems
  • Respond to and resolve maintenance issues promptly, minimizing guest impact
  • Lead, train, schedule, and evaluate maintenance staff at both properties
  • Coordinate with hotel leadership to prioritize repairs, capital projects, and renovations
  • Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and outside contractors
  • Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety regulations and brand standards
  • Maintain inspection readiness for fire, safety, health, insurance, and brand audits
  • Monitor and manage engineering budgets, expenses, and inventory controls
  • Be available on‑call to respond to emergencies as required

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Opportunity to lead engineering operations across two hotels
  • Autonomy and trust in managing facilities your way
  • Collaborative hotel leadership team
  • A role where your expertise directly impacts guest satisfaction and hotel performance

Ready to Keep Our Hotels Running Strong?

If you’re an experienced engineering leader who thrives in a dual‑property environment and takes pride in keeping hotels safe, efficient, and guest‑ready—we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and help power two hotels toward continued success.

EOE

Qualifications

What Makes You You

  • Proven experience as a Chief Engineer or senior hotel maintenance leader
  • Experience supporting multiple properties or complex facilities preferred
  • Strong technical knowledge of hotel building systems and preventative maintenance
  • Ability to manage priorities, time, and resources across two locations
  • Hands‑on leadership style with strong problem‑solving skills
  • Knowledge of safety regulations, life‑safety systems, and compliance requirements
  • Organized, dependable, and comfortable working with minimal oversight
  • Professional communication skills and a solutions‑focused mindset
  • Must be flexible to work including holidays and weekends (based on business needs)

Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Vanderbilt

Hotel with 194 Rooms

Steps from Vanderbilt and downtown

We're on Broadway, a five-minute walk from Vanderbilt University and many local restaurants including Hattie B's Hot Chicken. Explore downtown Nashville attractions like Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and live music on Broadway. We serve breakfast and dinner in our Garden Grille & Bar.

The Garden Grille & Bar, located in the lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn Nashville/Vanderbilt, is a Chef driven full-service restaurant featuring uniquely prepared American and globally inspired cuisine. Open 7-days a week, Our Chef prepared breakfast buffet is among the one of top in the downtown Nashville area. Featuring gourmet pastries, Belgian waffles, fresh fruit and a full cook-to-order hot bar with southern inspired favorites. While The Grille offers nightly dinner specials with a first-class touch. And don’t forget, while taking in the Nashville nightlife, check out our full-service bar and lounge. Whether you’re “winding-up” or just “winding down”, The Garden Grille & Bar is the perfect place to enjoy award-winning service, great food and specialty cocktails.

The Shop 24-hour mart, conveniently located in our Music City hotel, offers an assortment of refrigerated, frozen, and microwave packaged items. Prepare these items in the comfort of your room using the microwave and refrigerator.