The incumbent in this position is responsible for overseeing the operation of the wheelchair department to include budget activities, ordering supplies and materials and maintaining an inventory of parts, materials and equipment.  Other duties include: interacting with vendors, staff, residents and family members, overseeing wheelchair repairs and the preventative maintenance program for wheelchairs, performing minor repairs on beds and lifts, and providing training/instruction to staff on the use and care of wheelchairs.

Upon Satisfactory completion of Department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Oversees the operation of a wheelchair shop which involves overseeing the budget for supplies and materials, maintaining an inventory of wheelchair parts and ordering/purchasing supplies, materials and equipment.
   
• Interacts with a variety of outside vendors and distributors for supplies and materials.
   
• Establishes and maintains a preventative maintenance schedule for all wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs, and scooters.
   
• Researches and engineers new equipment.
   
• Designs and constructs adaptive equipment for clients/patients upon recommendation of other staff.
   
• Provides in-service training to staff on the use and care of wheelchairs.
   
• Prepares a variety to records and reports.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Adaptive Equipment Technician II
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

All DHSS Hospital Campuses, including the Herman Holloway Campus, are a tobacco-free environment.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/programs/index.shtml.

The application is evaluated based upon a rating of training and experience.

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Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.