Building Maintenance Technician

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

11d•Onsite

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. This role involves performing preventative/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and operating various types of HVAC-related equipment, emergency generators, and general building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and systems in accordance with industry standards and relevant codes. The technician will also perform general building maintenance and repair related to drywall, masonry, painting, ceilings, roofing, tile, carpets, windows, and other related items. They will monitor and communicate effectively with contractors engaged in maintenance, construction, and operation activities, ensuring compliance with company safety, security, environmental, and conduct rules. Additional duties include general housekeeping, furniture and office item repair/adjustment, snow removal, storm damage cleanup, lawn maintenance, spill cleanup, inventory management, and procuring necessary parts and materials economically. Maintaining records and submitting reports as required is also part of the role.

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.
Successful completion of HireVue Building Tech and Other Technician-Related Roles Virtual Job Tryout is required.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
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.
Requires the ability to lift, move and carry equipment up to and in excess of 50 lbs.
Work at heights.

Nice To Haves

Electrician or HVAC license or CFC refrigerant certification preferred.
Willingness to pursue certification.

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.
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.
Respond to emergency or critical operational needs outside of normal working hours as part of an on-call rotation.