Maintenance Technician 2

Light Industrial/Manufacturing Maintenance Technician 2 Buffalo, NY Posted: 10/5/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 226622 Job Category: Light Industrial/Manufacturing Position Type: Associate - W2 Duration: 52 Shift: 1 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. Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit or 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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr PDS Defense, Inc.