Lead Facilities Technician - Chilled Water Systems

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 93,108,000 - 144,648,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician on the Burnet Campus for day shift. This full-time role offers a starting pay range and growth opportunity.

The department focuses on emergency breakdown response, preventive maintenance, and safe operation of hospital systems. You will troubleshoot, repair, and coordinate with contractors, handle parts ordering, and participate in safety and policy updates.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prioritize maintenance work to respond to emergencies and maintain safe operation of plant and equipment.
• Assist leadership with scheduling, parts, and policy updates; report safety issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Coordinate with contractors and departments to schedule shutdowns and repairs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Primary LocationBurnet CampusDepartmentBuilding MaintenanceShiftDay (United States of America)

ScheduleFull time

Weekly Hours40FTE1Employee StatusRegular*Expected Starting Pay Range$32.47 - $41.40*Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

*Full starting pay range for this role is between $32.47 and $50.33 with and additional $4/hr shift differential on second and third shift.

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.
• Assistance- Assist Director or Manager on department systems and functions as directed. Report safety issues and work with Director or Manager to determine action needed to correct. Develop new and update present technical policies and procedures. Attend, as directed, construction rounds and report any deficiencies. Assist the Manager or Director in scheduling workload, work order assignment and plant coverage as directed. Order necessary parts and equipment needed to maintain equipment.
• Troubleshooting- To troubleshoot and repair systems and components and inspect and complete service requests in a timely, efficient manner; assist Director or Manager in day-to-day operations for related craft.
• Coordination- Determine priority of job and make needed repairs. Work with contractors on scheduling and repairing equipment. Coordinate utility shutdown request with departments and contractors to ensure proper workflow. Attend construction rounds and report any deficiencies. Troubleshoot emergency and routine calls in HVAC, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and mechanical. Perform maintenance risk assessments prior to work performed on Life Security devices, IE: fire, protection, utilities, HVAC. Respond to water intrusion events quickly to ensure minimal loss and prevent mold formation. Monitor and record moisture levels. Trace roof leaks and report on roof conditions.To troubleshoot and repair systems and components and inspect and complete service requests in a timely, efficient manner; assist Director or Manager in day-to-day operations for related craft.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

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