Building Maintenance Technician-A/Lead

American Electric Power; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking Building Maintenance Technicians-A and Lead to operate, maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems in company facilities. Schedule Advisement: Day Shift; On-Call Rotation is required to support business continuity and emergencies.

Education: HS diploma or GED; Experience: 2+ years as BMT-B or 3+ years in HVAC, electrical or plumbing for Lead. Proficiency reading blueprints and using a computer; valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Building Maintenance Technician B or at least three (3) years in HVAC, electrical, plumbing or carpentry.
• Valid state driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative/predictive maintenance on HVAC equipment, emergency generators, and general building systems.
• Repair and install building components including drywall, masonry, painting, ceilings, roofing, tiles and related items.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and contractual requirements.
• Maintain records, inspect and submit reports as required.
• Assist in on-call rotations and respond to emergencies outside normal hours.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Carpentry

Blueprints reading

Computer literacy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Blueprints software

MS Office

Job description

Job Posting End Date

09-28-2026

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!

Building Maintenance Technician-A (Salary Grade 5)

Building Maintenance Technician Lead (Salary Grade 6)

Schedule Advisement: Day Shift

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

Building Maintenance Technician-A (Salary Grade 5)

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.

Building Maintenance Technician Lead (Salary Grade 6)

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience: Minimum three (3) years of experience as a Building Maintenance Technician A or at least five (5) years equivalent experience in HVAC, electrical, and/or plumbing.

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 drivers license.

• 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

This single vacancy is posted in a range. Please note that Education and/or relevant Experience will be used to determine the appropriate salary and salary grade.

Building Maintenance Technician-A (Salary Grade 5)

Expected Salary Range: $32.00-$42.00/Hr. (USD)

Building Maintenance Technician Lead (Salary Grade 6)

Expected Salary Range: $37.00-$47.00/Hr. (USD)

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade

SP20-005

Compensation Range

$30.53 - $44.80

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.