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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Adaptive Equipment Technician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4716415 THE POSITION
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking hard-working and caring individuals dedicated to taking care of our residents. If you have hands-on experience with tools, devices, and machines used to repair assistive and therapeutic adaptive equipment, this job is for you! The Delaware Valley Veterans' Home needs an ambitious and confident Adaptive Equipment Technician committed to providing veterans and their spouses superior care. Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an Adaptive Equipment Technician, you will work in the maintenance department fabricating, assembling, and repairing adaptive equipment used to assist daily living activities. This will include special assistive and therapeutic devices such as wheelchairs, scooters, mechanical beds, lifts, walkers, contour chairs, and leg braces. You will use hand tools, power tools and machines; order durable medical equipment; maintain inventory levels; and meet with vendors.This role requires the ability to recognize problems and develop timely solutions that effectively support resident safety and care needs.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of experience in the fabrication, assembly, or repair of adaptive equipment.
Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discri inate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
