Lead Facilities Technician - Chilled Water Systems

Cincinnati Children's; Town of Vermont (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Facilities Maintenance professional to prioritize and execute emergency maintenance, repair multiple building systems, and support daily operations from the Burnet Campus. You will collaborate with the Director/Manager, participate in rounds, and ensure safety and reliability of life safety systems.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 7+ years in related work. The role is full-time, on-site, with a 40-hour work week and day shift.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prioritize maintenance work and execute emergency breakdown response; report safety issues; maintain backlog of planned maintenance; run service calls and repairs across plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems.
• Assist Director or Manager on department systems; update policies; attend rounds; help schedule workload; order parts and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair systems and components; inspect and complete service requests; assist day-to-day operations for related craft.
• Coordinate priority of jobs; work with contractors; coordinate shutdowns; attend rounds; troubleshoot HVAC, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical; perform risk assessments on Life Safety devices; respond to water intrusion and monitor moisture levels.

Skills

7+ years of work experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 equivalent

• 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

Building Maintenance

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

*Expected Starting Pay Range

$32.47 - $41.40

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 a top 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