Maintenance Technician I

PDS Optical is a SDVOSB Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that manufactures a very large number of eyeglasses each day. We have Optical Laboratories in Louisville, KY and Fort Lauderdale, FL and manage many optical stores across the US and Puerto Rico. We take great pride in our product and are especially thankful to produce eyeglasses for United States Veterans. PDS Optical is an Equal Opportunity employer who values everyone and is committed to EEO for all. We consider our employees to be our most valuable asset and would love for you to consider joining our team.

PDS Optical is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Maintenance Technician I to join our team. We offer excellent benefits, including 80% Company Paid Medical plan, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K options with Company Match, Free Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term Disability, Paid Time Off, 8 Paid Holidays and much more! 

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.

This is a full-time position with normal days being Monday through Friday, from 4:30pm - 1:00am.

The pay range for this position will be based off relevant experience. 

This position requires technical and maintenance experience. Optical experience is preferred but required. 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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. 

PDS Optical is an Equal Opportunity and Drug Free Workplace Employer with Affirmative Action plans for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities as required under VEVRAA and Section 503, respectively. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. 

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If you need an accommodation seeking employment with PDS Optical of assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please email hrhelpdesk @pdsotical.com or call 954-852-0340. Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.