Adaptive Equipment Tech

Core Responsibilities

• Schedule and provide wheelchair and adaptive equipment preventive maintenance.
• Use equipment and tools necessary to repair wheelchairs and/or adaptive equipment.
• Work in the area of electronics, including work with 6, 12, and 24-volt batteries.
• Schedule and provide wheelchair and adaptive equipment repairs, prioritizing requests as routine or emergency.
• Assist therapists in assessing fabrication, modification, and repair of adaptive equipment, as needed.
• Arrange necessary transportation and for loaner wheelchairs during maintenance and repairs.
• Complete all required documentation according to program regulations, including daily work logs and supply inventory logs.
• Communicate with health care professionals regarding wheelchair and adaptive equipment issues.
• Maintain a supply and inventory of parts from non-functioning wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment to use in needed repairs.
• Assist with departmental maintenance and supplies.
• Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include meetings, attending and providing in-service trainings and committees.
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.
• Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Agency’s culture, values and mission.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
• Dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Discounts