Building Maintenance Technician

AEP; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician in Columbus, OH to perform skilled work on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical building systems under limited supervision. The role includes on-call duties, overtime, and potential travel, with a schedule from Thursday to Sunday evenings.

Required is a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years in building maintenance (or 3+ years in related trades). Applicants should be prepared for a HireVue assessment and possess a valid state driver’s

Qualifications

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Experience with building maintenance across HVAC, electrical, plumbing or carpentry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive/predictive maintenance on HVAC and building systems.
• Repair, install and operate electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment.
• Coordinate with contractors and staff; ensure safety and codes compliance.
• Maintain documentation and reports; assist in inventory and housekeeping.
• Be available for on-call support and possible overtime or travel.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## Building Maintenance TechnicianApply: Columbus, OH: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 11, 2026 (8 days left to apply): R19596**Job Posting End Date**10-11-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date**Job Summary**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.**Job Description**Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do! **Schedule Advisement:** Thursday-Sunday, 5:00 PM-4:00 AM ET **On-Call Rotation:** Required. Responsibilities for on-call support ensure business continuity as well as respond to emergency or critical operational needs outside of normal working hours.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. **What You'll Do:** * 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.**What We're Looking For:****Education:** High school diploma or GED required.**Experience:** 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. ---**Assessment:** Successful completion is required: * 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/ **Licenses/Certifications:** Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.**Additional Expectations:** * Electrician or HVAC license or CFC refrigerant certification preferred. 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.**Physical Demands:*** Constant standing; frequent walking; occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, squatting, kneeling.* This position requires lifting, moving and carrying equipment up to and in excess of 50 lbs.* Work at heights.**What You'll Get:** **Expected Salary Range:** $32.00-$42.00/Hr. (USD)**Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**SP20-005**Compensation Range:**$30.53 - $38.16The Physical Demand Level for this job is: M – Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.