Assistant Director of Engineering

Assistant Director of Engineering

Location: Nashville, TN (in person)

Salary: $70-$75k plus comprehensive benefits

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant Director of Engineering to lead the engineering team at a luxury hotel in Nashville. You will keep guest rooms, public spaces, and building systems performing to a luxury standard, with equipment uptime that supports uninterrupted stays and events. You will partner daily with Rooms Division, Culinary, Events, and more.

Responsibilities

Lead a multi-trade engineering team, setting clear standards and coaching technicians, with a succession plan for key trades

Move the department from reactive repairs to a preventive maintenance program that reduces repeat work orders and extends asset life

Manage the maintenance operating budget and a defined capital plan

Deliver capital and renovation projects on schedule and within budget, with minimal disruption to guests

Oversee building automation and life-safety systems

Keep the property inspection-ready across life safety, codes, and brand standards, closing issues before they become incidents

Manage vendor contracts and parts so response times, quality, and cost stay aligned with the guest experience

Lead response to guest recoveries and after-hours equipment failures

Qualifications

5+ years experience leading a hotel or comparable hospitality engineering team, with results you can describe in uptime, cost, and guest impact

Hands-on knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and building controls in a full-service property

Track record of preventive maintenance programs and capital projects completed on time, on budget, and with guests in house

Working fluency with a CMMS

Relevant licensure or technical credentials

Ability to brief executives and coach technicians with equal clarity

What the role offers

A property where design, art, and hospitality are treated as one experience, with engineering as part of the craft

Ownership of people, budget, and the building

A culture that pairs Southern warmth with exacting standards

Please send resumes to stacymp@geckohospitality.com