Biomedical Equipment Technician - Biosafety Cabinet Program

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

At Cincinnati Children’s, the Maintenance team supports critical hospital operations by quickly addressing repair requests and ensuring safe plant conditions. The role emphasizes prioritizing maintenance work, executing service calls for plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, and maintaining accurate documentation to support infection control and life-safety standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of related experience, with a collaborative

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize maintenance work and execute emergency breakdown response, reporting items affecting safety.
• Run service calls and repair plumbing, electric, mechanical, and various equipment; maintain documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Lab environment familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Prioritization- Prioritize assigned maintenance work to properly execute emergency breakdown response. Report to immediate supervisor items affecting or potentially affecting proper and safe operation of plant and equipment. Maintain acceptable backlog of planned maintenance activity. Run service calls, repairing plumbing, electric, mechanical and various types of equipment repairs in a timely efficient manner. Maintain inventory of hospital standard finishes for repairs.
• Repairs and Maintenance- Run service calls, repairing plumbing, electric, mechanical and various types of equipment repairs in a timely efficient manner. Maintain proper scheduling of assigned duties and procurement of material to perform cost effective maintenance and repair activity. Acquire and interpret maintenance data to determine operational status of plant equipment and systems. Maintain proper documentation of all assigned maintenance policies, procedures, and schematics. Ensure that infection control and life safety measures are followed while performing maintenance projects. Set up containment per infection control guidelines.

Primary Location

Location S

Department

Research Operations

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

Job Responsibilities

• Prioritization- Prioritize assigned maintenance work to properly execute emergency breakdown response. Report to immediate supervisor items affecting or potentially affecting proper and safe operation of plant and equipment. Maintain acceptable backlog of planned maintenance activity. Run service calls, repairing plumbing, electric, mechanical and various types of equipment repairs in a timely efficient manner. Maintain inventory of hospital standard finishes for repairs.
• Repairs and Maintenance- Run service calls, repairing plumbing, electric, mechanical and various types of equipment repairs in a timely efficient manner. Maintain proper scheduling of assigned duties and procurement of material to perform cost effective maintenance and repair activity. Acquire and interpret maintenance data to determine operational status of plant equipment and systems. Maintain proper documentation of all assigned maintenance policies, procedures, and schematics. Ensure that infection control and life safety measures are followed while performing maintenance projects. Set up containment per infection control guidelines.

Purpose:

Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and complete certification and service requests in an efficient manner

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Troubleshooting and independent problem-solving
• General mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC knowledge
• Equipment mechancis and tool proficiency
• Experience with airflow balancing , BSCs, chemical fume hoods, and clinical engineering
• Familiarity with laboratory or medical environments
• NSF accreditation
• 5+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Operational Abilities

• Time management and prioritization
• Adaptability to changing needs
• Attention to detail
• Data entry, reporting, and documentation (Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, maneuver equipment on carts, and use ladders
• Comfortable walking 4 miles per day
• Must wear lab coats
• Be comfortable in areas with animals

WORK ENVIRONMENT & COLLABORATION

• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset
• Strong communication skills with team and staff

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children’s Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

Comprehensive Job Description Provided Upon Request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability