Adaptive Equipment Tech II - Wheelchair Specialist

Texas Health and Human Services; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance (E

Defined benefit pension plan

Generous time off benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Denton, TX seeks an Orthopedic Equipment Tech II to construct, modify, and repair adaptive equipment and seating systems. The role is based at the Denton State Supported Living Center and requires maintaining safety standards and quality assurance.

Responsibilities include evaluating designs, fabricating adaptive devices, and ensuring compliance with state policies.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED required.
• One year of work experience designing, constructing, upholstering, maintaining and modifying adaptive equipment for the handicapped preferred.

Responsibilities

• Construct, modify, repair seating systems and other adaptive equipment.
• Assess feasibility of in-house design and fabrication/modification of adaptive equipment.
• Provide quality assurance, safety program implementation and ongoing training.

Skills

Orthopedic equipment knowledge

Lifting up to 70 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Denton, TX seeks an Orthopedic Equipment Tech II to construct, modify, and repair adaptive equipment and seating systems. The role is based at the Denton State Supported Living Center and requires maintaining safety standards and quality assurance.

Responsibilities include evaluating designs, fabricating adaptive devices, and ensuring compliance with state policies.