Building Maintenance Tech B-A

American Electric Power • Shreveport, LA

6d • $25 - $44

About The Position

Under limited supervision perform skilled work involving the operation, maintenance, repair, alteration and additions to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical building systems, building furnishings and site improvements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Building Maintenance Technician B or at least three (3) years equivalent experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing or carpentry.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver license.
• This job requires "recommended" test results from HireVue Building Tech and Other Technician-Related Roles Virtual Job Tryout. This assessment is completed online, is untimed, and typically takes about 45 minutes to complete. Please refer to the Employment Test Prep section of our website https://www.aep.com/careers/testprep/
• Physical demand level is Sedentary
• Must be willing to pursue the certification.
• Overtime required.
• Overnight travel may be required.
• In addition, scheduled as well as unscheduled, weekend and evening shift work may be required.
• Will be expected to respond to emergency call out work.
• Requires working indoors and outdoors in all weather.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, organizational, problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, review, revise, and correct blueprints, drawings, schematics, specifications and instructions related to the assigned work .
• Requires the ability to utilize a computer.
• Constant standing; frequent walking; occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, squatting, kneeling.
• This position requires lifting, moving and carrying equipment up to and more than 50 lbs.
• Work at heights.

Nice To Haves

• Electrician or HVAC license or CFC refrigerant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative/predictive maintenance on, troubleshoot, repair, install and operate various types of HVAC-related equipment, emergency generators, and general building mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment and systems in accordance with industry standards and mechanical, electrical, plumbing and building codes.
• Perform general building maintenance and repair related to drywall, masonry, painting, ceilings, roofing, tile, carpets, windows and other related items.
• Monitor the work of, communicate effectively with, and/or assist others, including contractors, engaged in maintenance, construction and operation activities.
• Ensure work is completed in compliance with contract terms and conditions and in accordance with company safety, security, environmental and conduct rules.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as required, such as, assemble, move, repair, hang and adjust furniture, wall hangings, doors, windows and other office items, assist in snow removal, storm damage cleanup, lawn maintenance, spill cleanup, inventory management
• Procure necessary quality parts and material in the most economical and accepted manner.
• Maintain records, including inspection documentation, and submit reports as required.
• HVAC experience with CHILLER experience preferred.
• MUST have commercial/industrial HVAC knowledge and experience.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees