Building Maintenance Technician-A/Lead

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH
•$31 - $47

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. The posting covers two salary grades: Building Maintenance Technician-A (Grade 5) and Building Maintenance Technician Lead (Grade 6). The schedule is day shift, with a required on-call rotation to support business continuity and respond to emergency or critical operational needs outside normal working hours. The role requires working indoors and outdoors in all weather. Candidates must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license, be able to use a computer, and demonstrate verbal, written, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. The ability to read, interpret, review, revise, and correct blueprints, drawings, schematics, specifications, and work instructions is required. A single vacancy is posted across both grades; education and/or relevant experience will determine the appropriate salary grade. Expected hourly salary ranges are $32.00–$42.00 for Technician-A and $37.00–$47.00 for Technician Lead. The posting also lists a compensation range of $30.53–$44.80. Successful completion of the recommended HireVue Building Tech and Other Technician-Related Roles Virtual Job Tryout is required; the online, untimed assessment typically takes about 45 minutes.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • For Building Maintenance Technician-A: at least two years of experience as a Building Maintenance Technician B, or at least three years of equivalent experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry.
  • For Building Maintenance Technician Lead: at least three years of experience as a Building Maintenance Technician A, or at least five years of equivalent experience in HVAC, electrical, and/or plumbing.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
  • Successful completion with recommended results of the HireVue Building Tech and Other Technician-Related Roles Virtual Job Tryout.
  • 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 assigned work.
  • Ability to utilize a computer.
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather.
  • Physical ability to stand constantly; walk frequently; and occasionally push, pull, lift, climb, squat, and kneel.
  • Ability to lift, move, and carry equipment up to and in excess of 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work at heights.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on, troubleshoot, repair, install, and operate HVAC-related equipment, emergency generators, and general building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and systems in accordance with industry standards and applicable codes.
  • Perform general building maintenance and repairs involving drywall, masonry, painting, ceilings, roofing, tile, carpets, windows, and related items.
  • Monitor, communicate with, and/or assist others, including contractors, engaged in maintenance, construction, and operational activities.
  • Ensure work complies with contract terms and conditions and company safety, security, environmental, and conduct rules.
  • Perform housekeeping and related tasks, including assembling, moving, repairing, hanging, and adjusting furniture, wall hangings, doors, windows, and other office items; assisting with snow removal, storm damage cleanup, lawn maintenance, spill cleanup, and inventory management.
  • Procure necessary quality parts and materials in the most economical and accepted manner.
  • Maintain records, including inspection documentation, and submit reports as required.
  • Participate in the required on-call rotation to support business continuity and respond to emergencies or critical operational needs outside normal working hours.
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