Building Maintenance Technician

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician to operate, maintain, repair, and upgrade HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems across our facilities in Columbus, OH. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years of related experience, with on-call duties and overtime potential.

Responsibilities include conducting preventative maintenance, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and contractual standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years as Building Maintenance Technician B or three years in HVAC/electrical/plumbing/carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance and repair (drywall, masonry, painting, ceilings, roofing, tile, carpets, windows).
• Monitor and assist contractors during maintenance, construction, and operation activities.
• Ensure work complies with contract terms, safety, and company rules.
• Perform housekeeping tasks and assist with snow removal, storm cleanup, lawn maintenance, and inventory.
• Procure quality parts and materials cost-effectively.
• Maintain inspection records and submit reports.

Skills

Maintenance skills

HVAC basics

Building systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting End Date: 10-19-2026

Please 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 You'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:

• 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:

Compensation Range: $30.53 - $38.16

The 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.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.