Mobile Optical Lab Technician

Position Purpose

The Mobile Optical Lab Technician will be responsible for assisting with the operations of the Vision Health Program activities in the Tampa Bay area on behalf of Lions World Vision Institute. The program provides services in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties. Vision Health Program activities include vision screening, glasses fittings, and/or refraction eye exam clinics at schools, community events or other designated locations.

The Mobile Optical Lab Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining the Mobile Optical Lab vehicle while providing optical lab services, including eyewear preparation, lens edging, and final inspections. This role ensures high-quality optical services while also safely transporting and maintaining the mobile unit.

Compensation & Benefits

• Range $22.70 $26.60
• Paid time off with a starting maximum of 144.04 hours per year.
• 8 Company paid Holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan offerings for employees and their eligible dependents. All Vision plans 100% employer paid.
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability plans.
• Offerings of Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment for employee and their eligible dependents.
• An employee may voluntarily designate a percentage of their salary towards employer sponsored 401(k). LWVI will match the employee's contribution up to 6% of the employee's salary.
• Discounts on Pet Insurance and other items such as phone plans, movie tickets, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Vehicle Operations and Maintenance:

• Drive, park, and maintain the Mobile Optical Lab vehicle (customized RV) for safe and efficient operation.
• Perform routine inspections, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting for the vehicle and onboard optical lab equipment.
• Ensure compliance with vehicle safety regulations, fuel management, and maintenance logs.

Optical Lab Responsibilities:

• Perform lens edging, neutralization, frame adjustments, and final eyewear inspections to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Support frame selection, vision screenings, and optical measurements at service locations.
• Maintain optical lab equipment and supply inventory, including ordering and restocking as needed.
• Ensure all eyewear production and dispensing meet quality standards for accuracy and prescription compliance.

Community Engagement & Service Delivery:

• Assist with vision screenings and eyewear dispensing at schools, community centers, and outreach events.
• Provide excellent patient service in a nonsales environment, ensuring individuals receive the vision care they need.
• Work closely with program staff and volunteers to support efficient clinic operations.

Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of optical lab experience (lens edging, frame adjustments, neutralization, etc.).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot minor technical issues with optical lab equipment and the vehicle.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (CDL not required).
• Ability to safely drive, park, and maintain a large vehicle (training provided).
• Willingness to undergo a Level II background check and drug test.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs for transporting supplies and equipment.

Preferred:

• Florida Optician License (preferred but not required).
• Experience in mobile or communitybased healthcare settings.
• Familiarity with vision screening equipment and optical tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

As an equal opportunity employer, every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Lions World Vision Institute does not discriminate based on race, color, sex/gender, political ideology, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, national origin, color, military or veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws. Lions World Vision Institute is committed to a diverse workforce and is also committed to a barrier-free employment process. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, individuals that require accommodations in the job application process for a posted position may contact us at (800) 214-6356 for assistance. Lions World Vision Institute will use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9

About Lions World Vision Institute

Lions World Vision Institute is a nonprofit organization committed to honoring vision as a basic human right. Our work extends around the globe and includes donor family and recipient support, advanced tissue preparation for transplant cases, innovative research and technology development, eye bank and surgeon training programs, pediatric vision services, and community-based education in local and international communities for those who are visually impaired. With our worldwide ecosystem of eye banks, surgeons, and research leaders, we work tirelessly to honor a donor’s gift by protecting and supporting sight restoration for hundreds of thousands of people—transforming lives around the world…. So the world can see.