Maintenance Technician

PDS Tech Commercial; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Buffalo, NY to keep facility and production equipment running for next-generation aviation tech. The role focuses on electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive care in manufacturing and office environments.

You will support multiple Amherst-area locations on a 9/80 schedule with a 12-month contract, earning $33.11 per hour, with a strong safety and teamwork culture at the core of daily operations.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of electrical experience, plus carpentry and plumbing skills.
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, and powered lift platforms.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Clean and valid New York State driver's license.
• Ability to travel between Amherst-area locations as needed.
• Ability to work in variable environmental conditions.
• Must wear safety equipment and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on building infrastructure, equipment, and machinery.
• Conduct inspections to identify needed repairs and prevent breakdowns.
• Test, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair machines and equipment.
• Install, modify, and repair electrical distribution systems.
• Work with three-phase electrical systems and various conduit types.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Use hand and power tools for maintenance tasks.
• Perform carpentry, plumbing, painting, and general repairs.
• Work safely from ladders, scaffolding, and lift platforms.
• Support Amherst-area locations as needed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Blueprint reading

Job description

Maintenance Technician | Power the Facilities Behind Next-Generation Aviation Technology

Location: Buffalo, NY 14221

Job Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Contract

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9/80 Schedule

Pay Rate: $33.11/hour

Keep critical operations running. Put your electrical and maintenance expertise to work.

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation and defense industry, to hire an experienced Maintenance Technician in Buffalo, New York.

In this hands‑on role, you'll help maintain the facilities, equipment, and infrastructure that support the development and production of state‑of‑the‑art simulation systems. If you're an experienced maintenance professional with a strong electrical background who enjoys troubleshooting, repairing, and keeping complex operations running smoothly, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and facility support across manufacturing and office environments. Your primary area of expertise will be electrical maintenance , with opportunities to put your skills in other trades to work as well.

Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Perform repairs and maintenance on building infrastructure, equipment, and machinery.


• Conduct routine, periodic, and special inspections to identify needed repairs and prevent equipment or facility breakdowns.


• Test, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair machines and equipment.


• Install, modify, and repair electrical Branch circuit distribution systems.


• Work with industrial three‑phase electrical systems and various conduit systems, including rigid EMT and flexible BX/MC conduit.


• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications.


• Use hand tools, power tools, and related maintenance equipment.


• Perform general maintenance tasks involving carpentry, plumbing, painting, and equipment repair.


• Work safely from ladders, scaffolding, and powered lift platforms.


• Support multiple Amherst‑area building locations based on operational needs.


• Clear snow and ice from walkways and apply appropriate surface treatments.


• Perform occasional work outside standard business hours when required for specific maintenance activities.

Required Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• At least 2 years of electrical experience , along with the ability to perform various carpentry and plumbing tasks.


• Ability to perform work from ladders, scaffolds, and powered lift platforms.


• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds .


• Clean and valid New York State driver's license .


• Ability to travel between Amherst‑area building locations as needed.


• Ability to work in both internal and external environmental conditions.


• Ability to work under a variety of physical and atmospheric conditions.


• Ability to wear required safety equipment and personal protective gear.


• Ability to safely and effectively use hand and power tools.

Preferred Qualifications

You’ll stand out if you also bring:

• Strong experience working with industrial three‑phase electrical systems .


• Experience installing, modifying, and repairing Branch circuit distribution systems.


• Experience installing three‑phase Branch circuits using rigid EMT conduit and flexible BX/MC conduit.


• Broad experience across multiple maintenance trades.


• Ability to assemble and disassemble modular office furniture, partitions, and wall sections.


• Ability to operate shop machine tools.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial , we’re proud to connect talented professionals with opportunities supporting some of the most innovative organizations in the aviation and technology industries.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Earn a competitive rate of $33.11 per hour .


• Work a 9/80 schedule , providing a structured workweek and greater flexibility.


• Apply your technical skills in a dynamic manufacturing and office environment.


• Expand your experience across electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, and general facility maintenance.


• Support an organization developing state‑of‑the‑art simulation systems .


• Gain valuable experience with a recognized leader in the aviation and defense industry.


• Join a workplace where safety, quality, technical expertise, and teamwork are essential to operational success.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $33.11 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.