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Maintenance Mechanic III at TriHealth, Inc.

TriHealth, Inc. Montgomery, OH

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Bethesda North Hospital, every team member plays a vital role in supporting exceptional patient care. As a Maintenance Mechanic, your work ensures that our campus remains safe, reliable, and fully operational for the patients, families, and caregivers who depend on us every day.

Location: Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242

Schedule: Full time day shift

Incentives & Benefits:

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

PRN positions not eligible for TriHealth benefits

Minimum Job Requirements:
  • Associate's Degree (Required)
  • 3 - 4 years experience in a related field (Required)
  • Mechanical / electrical background including familiarity with repair and maintenance tools and terms
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical manuals
  • Equivalent relevant experience is acceptable in lieu of minimum education.
Preferred qualifications:
  • Working knowledge of HVAC systems
  • Experience with boilers and air compressors
  • Familiarity with steam systems
  • Understanding of chillers and cooling towers
  • Background in commercial building maintenance

    Job Overview:
Under the direction of the Supervisor, this position directly responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Hospital buildings, facilities and equipment at the "expert", "master craftsman", or "specialist" level in one of the building trades. Must be familiar with and reasonably proficient in the other trades. Provides technical direction/advice to helpers/workers/mechanics on maintenance operations. Assists Supervisor in determining optimal maintenance and operations methods. Must be able to work with little or no direct supervision as employee is solely responsible for ascertaining what maintenance or repair is required, determining its priority and responding appropriately. Customer Service orientation is mandatory.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Completes paperwork associated with Work Orders and turns in on time. Files Incidents Reports and notes critical turnover in Maintenance Redbook.
  • Completes work orders, scheduled and un-scheduled, within the time constraints allowed for each type of work order
  • Maintains a neat, organized work place, including but not limited to assigned mechanical and electrical rooms. Maintains proper parts level inventories in his/her assigned areas. Appears professional in dress and appearance in work area.
  • Uses proper techniques and personal protective equipment so as to perform work in a safe efficient manner.
  • Uses technical ability to complete work request, scheduled and un-scheduled in a professional, thorough manner.
Working Conditions:

Bending - Occasionally

Climbing - Occasionally

Concentrating - Frequently

Continuous Learning - Frequently

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently

Interpersonal Communication - Frequently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Frequently

Lifting Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Consistently

Reaching - Consistently

Reading - Frequently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Consistently

Stooping - Frequently

Talking - Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning - Frequently

Use of Hands - Frequently

Color Vision - Occasionally

Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Typical mid-level pay: $61k for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$61k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$42k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $86k

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
Somewhat fragile

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+2%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024