Tech III-Facilities (HVAC)

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Liberty Township (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Facilities role at Liberty Campus to drive environment of care initiatives and manage complex projects within the facilities engineering discipline. The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, prioritization, and adherence to safety standards.

Expect involvement in budgeting and leadership-ready reporting. The role requires strong problem-solving, data analysis from routine maintenance, and excellent communication skills,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EPA 608 certification preferred.
• Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drives results by partnering with Leadership on Environment of Care initiatives and strategic facilities projects.
• Prioritizes projects to maximize efficiency while maintaining safety standards.
• Communicates effectively within a matrixed organization and under pressure.
• Analyzes financial/managerial accounting data and prepares leadership-ready documents.
• Mentors Facilities Engineer I and II and supports cross-training to grow the team.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA 608 certification

Job description

Primary LocationLiberty CampusDepartmentBldg Maint Liberty - SalariesShiftNight (United States of America)ScheduleFull timeWeekly Hours40FTE1Employee StatusRegular*Expected Starting Pay Range$27.33 - $34.85*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 $27.33 and $42.36 with and additional $4/hr shift differential on second and third shift.

Job Responsibilities

• Drives Results- Works in partnership with Leadership on Environment of Care initiatives and strategic plans and projects within CCHMC Facilities. Manages ambiguity and provides clarity in highly complex projects with demonstrated ability to scope and analyze cross-functional problems to implement solutions. Requires in-depth industrial knowledge with various branches of the engineering profession, for example electrical, plumbing, mechanical, maintenance or plant engineering. Project Management expertise with high project scope and value-add initiatives.
• Prioritization- Utilizing knowledge of facilities best practices with attention to detail with the aim to maximize efficiency, improve project planning and maintain safety standards. This requires the ability to prioritize projects and ability to notice areas where improvements could be made. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Communication (Internal & External)- Highly experienced communicator (written and verbal). Able to work in a matrixed organization, given and receive appropriate direction across, disciplines, fields of responsibility and organizational levels. Able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action and while creating an environment of trust and innovation.
• Analysis and Implementation- Knowledge of financial/managerial accounting and activity-based costing. Experience in preparing and presenting leadership-ready comprehensive documents.
• Mentoring- Mentors Facilities Engineer I and II. Ensuring standards of quality, cost, safety, reliability, timeliness and performance are met within scope of work. Works with Leadership team to leverage project work to cross-training personnel to upskill and develop team exposure and competency.

Job Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent 3 - 5 years of work experience in a related job discipline
• Preferred: 5+ years in commercial experience as an HVAC technician, and willingness to continue education in HVAC field.
• EPA 608 certification
• Standard practices of the HVAC and refrigeration trade.
• Good problem-solving skills & critical thinking.
• Physically strong and able to stand for long periods.
• Analyze data from routine maintenance and identifying potential malfunctions.
• Excellent communication skills

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 Employer as 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