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Maintenance Technician 2

PDS Defense Inc.

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Buffalo, NY
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Maintenance Technician 2

Location: Buffalo, NY
Job ID: 22622
Pay Rate: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour
Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule (9x80 B)

About the Opportunity

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician 2 to support the maintenance and repair of building infrastructure, manufacturing equipment, and office facilities in Buffalo, NY. This position requires a strong electrical background along with the versatility to perform work across multiple maintenance disciplines, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, and equipment repair.

The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems and demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain facility systems and equipment while ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on building infrastructure, machinery, and manufacturing equipment.
  • Conduct routine, periodic, and special inspections to identify maintenance needs and prevent equipment failures.
  • Troubleshoot, test, inspect, and repair electrical systems, machinery, and facility equipment.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, layouts, drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Install, modify, and repair branch circuit electrical distribution systems.
  • Utilize hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment to complete assigned tasks.
  • Perform general maintenance duties including carpentry, plumbing, painting, and equipment repair.
  • Remove snow and ice from walkways and apply appropriate treatments as needed.
  • Support facility moves and modifications, including office furniture assembly and reconfiguration when required.
  • Work occasional non-standard hours to complete critical maintenance tasks.
Required Qualifications
  • Minimum of 2 years of electrical maintenance experience.
  • Ability to perform a variety of carpentry and plumbing tasks.
  • Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems.
  • Ability to work safely from ladders, scaffolds, and powered lift platforms.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Clean, valid New York State driver's license.
  • Ability to travel between Amherst-area building locations as business needs require.
  • Ability to work in varying environmental, physical, and atmospheric conditions.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with industrial three-phase electrical systems.
  • Experience installing and maintaining:
    • Rigid EMT conduit
    • Flexible BX/MC conduit
    • Three-phase branch circuits
  • Ability to assemble and disassemble modular office furniture, including partitions and wall systems.
  • Experience operating shop machinery and machine tools.
  • Multi-trade maintenance experience across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and facilities maintenance disciplines.
Physical Requirements
  • Work at heights using ladders, scaffolds, and powered lift equipment.
  • Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
  • Perform work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
  • Use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment safely and effectively.


Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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About Us
PDS Defense offers talent acquisition and SOW/Engineering solutions in the aerospace, defense, machinery, communications, energy, technology, and service industries. We’re focused on developing strong, lasting relationships with our customers to deliver creative and comprehensive solutions that support their talent acquisition strategies. Our flexible business model allows us to provide not only solutions for contract and direct opportunities, but also offload engineering design services, SOW projects, and more. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms, PDS Defense ensures fulfillment of your human capital needs by delivering quality talent in minimal time. We also have one of the best records for contractor longevity among staffing agencies. That translates into more stable workforces, smoother operations, and better results for our customers. If you’re looking for a talent acquisition partner that is as focused on your success as you are, PDS Defense is the answer.
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