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Data Center Maintenance Tech Associate (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing)
American Electric PowerUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Aug 2025
💰 $86,000/yr($68,000/yr – $86,000/yr)
About the role
Job Posting End Date
09-02-2025Please 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 Data Center systems including but not limited to, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical building systems, building furnishings and site improvements.Please note: This position will be full-time in office (Groveport, OH)
**Shift available is NIGHT shift 7pm - 7am; Rotating Pittman Schedule (work 2 nights, off 2 nights, then work 3 nights, off 2 nights, etc.) **
Please note: Shift work includes weekends and holidays on rotating basis.
Job Description
**Shift available is NIGHT shift 7pm - 7am; Rotating Pittman Schedule (work 2 nights, off 2 nights, then work 3 nights, off 2 nights, etc.) **
Please note: Shift work includes weekends and holidays on rotating basis.
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, plumbing equipment, electronic components, and general building control systems in accordance with manufacturer operating manuals, industry standards and mechanical, electrical, plumbing and building codes. Ensure the root cause of facility equipment problems are identified and repaired quickly.
- Must have Excellent understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment, including: Feeders, Transformers, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, ATS/ STS units, PDU/PMM units, Chillers, Air handing units and CRAC units.
- Operate, monitor, maintain and respond immediately to abnormal conditions in facilities systems
- Perform general building maintenance and repair such as 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.
- Conduct daily inspections of all data center infrastructure equipment. Provide systems availability monitoring and reporting. Maintain records, including inspection documentation, and submit reports as required.
- Ensure Computerized Maintenance Management System data accuracy.
- Possess initiative with the ability to handle multiple projects at any given time
What We're Looking For:
Education requirements are listed below:
- High school diploma or GED required
Work Experience requirement listed below:
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a Building Maintenance Technician A or at least five (5) years equivalent experience in HVAC, or electrical.
Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:
- Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers' license.
Other Must Haves:
- **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/
- Must be a licensed electrician, a licensed HVAC technician, have a CFC refrigerant certification or have relevant proven knowledge and have performed required duties. (Available licenses vary by State)
- CRAC technical training / certification from the OEM equipment manufacture along with UPS system training / certification from the OEM manufactures preferred. Must be willing to pursue the certification.
- Overtime required. Overnight travel may be required. As a member of an on-call rotation, provide emergency response as needed and provide Holiday coverage as required. Shift, evening, and weekend work is required.
- Requires working indoors and outdoors in all weather.
- Possess excellent verbal, written, organizational, problem solving and commu
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