Adaptive Equipment Specialist - Murdoch

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Murdoch Center in North Carolina seeks a crafts-focused technician to design, fabricate and modify adaptive equipment and devices, including helmets, wheelchairs, seating aids and orthotics. You will repair and deliver items, inspect inventory, follow drawings and instructions, and support staff with carpentry, upholstery and tool use in a daytime 8:00–5:00 schedule.

The role requires good communication, basic arithmetic, and ability to lift and move loads; prior experience with intellectually

Qualifications

• High School or GED and two years of related experience in carpentry/upholstery.
• Ability to read verbal, written and sketched instructions.
• Basic arithmetic and tool-handling skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate and modify adaptive equipment and devices.
• Repair and deliver items; participate in inspection and inventory management.
• Work with staff to ensure safety and quality of finished products.

Skills

Carpentry

Upholstery

Power tools

Arithmetic

Follow instructions

Communication

Organization

Critical thinking

Lifting

MS Office

DD/ID experience

Education

GED or higher + 2 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The primary purpose of this position is to collaborate with the para-professionals and licensed professionals to design, fabricate and modify adaptive equipment and devices, inclusive of, but not limited to, special protective devices (i.e. helmets, arm and leg wraps, cuffs, mittens, restraints, etc..), mobility and positioning aids (i.e. wheelchairs, walkers, bathing/toileting chairs, wedges, belts, mechanical lifts, etc...), prescribed footwear and orthotic devices. This individual will also repair and deliver the aforementioned items as needed or requested by division and department staff and participate in inspection and inventory management of the same.

ALL employees of Murdoch Center are designated as ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergency events.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Recruitment Range: $35,596.00 - $62,294.00
• Basic carpentry skills, basic upholstery skills and good ability to use hand and power tools are necessary for this job due to the fine tolerances needed for special protective device fabrication and modification.
• Basic arithmetic skills, including the addition and subtraction of fractions and currency.
• The ability to follow verbal, written and sketched instructions.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and record keeping skills.
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to lift light to heavy loads.
• Requires basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience working with intellectually and developmentally delayed people.
• Physical Requirements: The ability to lift light to heavy loads.
• Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma and two (2) years of progressive experience directly related to the performance of tasks associated with carpentry and/ or upholstery; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter

Diane Marie Power Contact: DHHS Workday Support Form