Maintenance Technician I
PDS Consultants Inc.
Summary
PDS Optical is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Maintenance Technician I to join our team. As the Maintenance Technician your role is to ensure the continuous and efficient operation of our optical lab. This vital role involves performing routine, preventative, and predictive day to day maintenance on optical equipment and the facility. The maintenance technician supports the production of high-quality glasses and contributes to our overall success and commitment to excellence.
Job description
This is a full-time position with normal days being Monday through Friday, from 4:30pm - 1:00am.
Essential Functions include but are not limited to:
- Repair and Perform Preventative Maintenance on all lab machinery in production
- Perform or schedule with outside contractors all other building maintenance as needed
- Must have basic plumbing electrical knowledge
- Responsible for completing all maintenance service requests as assigned
- Maintain all OSHA, Federal, State, Local and Company Safety Requirements for lab operations
- Monitor and change all HVAC filters
- Check and change light bulbs, interior and exterior as needed
- Assist in heavy lifting, removing or rearranging furniture
Work Environment
This position requires working in close proximity to a diverse group of co-workers.
Requirements
- Technical and maintenance experience
- Basic plumbing knowledge
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Ability to perform heavy lifting
- Optical experience preferred
Benefits
- Medical plan
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) options
- Company match
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
Company overview
PDS Consultants Inc., operating as PDS Optical, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in prescription eyewear manufacturing and optical services for the Veterans Administration. Founded with a mission to serve US Veterans with pride, dignity, and quality care, the company has been providing optical goods to VA hospitals for over 20 years. PDS Optical manufactures all prescription eyewear in the United States, operating local laboratories in Louisville, Kentucky and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company's core business focuses on wholesale provision of optical products and services to the Veterans Administration healthcare system, ensuring that veterans receive high-quality eyewear through dedicated VA hospital partnerships. As a veteran-owned enterprise, PDS Optical employs veterans from various military branches and maintains a strong commitment to supporting the veteran community through both its products and employment practices. The company's operations span across the United States, providing comprehensive optical services and manufacturing capabilities to meet the specialized needs of veteran healthcare.