Delivery and Repair Technician

Oak Hill (Legal name: CT Institute for the Blind); Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities as a Delivery and Repair Technician. This role involves the delivery, setup, and maintenance of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) while providing essential support to clients. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in trade or manual labor, combined with the ability to lift and maneuver equipment safely. Oak Hill is committed to providing a supportive work environment and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training and Education

Qualifications

• Current driver’s license required.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or with DME is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, set up, retrieve, and service DME in healthcare facilities and private homes.
• Conduct adjustments and minor repairs of DME like manual wheelchairs, walkers, and lifts.
• Maintain accurate records on all work orders.

Skills

Ability to demonstrate skill/comfort using basic hand tools

Ability to physically assist clients by maneuvering equipment and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Effective communication with individuals with disabilities

Education

Education or a background in trade or manual labor jobs

Job description

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Oak Hill has been enhancing the lives of people with disabilities since 1893! We invite you to join our team of highly committed professionals. Founded in 1893 by trailblazer and visionary, Emily Wells Foster, Oak Hill has over 129 years of experience providing the highest quality services to people with varying disabilities. Oak Hill sets the standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and solutions promoting independence, education, health, and dignity.

About The Position

Oak Hill is seeking a Per Diem Delivery and Repair Technician to join our team. This position will be responsible for the delivery, set up, pick up and troubleshooting of Durable Medical Equipment (DME). This position is also responsible for sanitizing, maintaining, and conducting minor repairs of DME, either for re-sale or by customer request. In this role, a basic understanding of DME, including but not limited to walkers, manual wheelchairs, hospital beds, etc. is important to supporting the mission of Oak Hill’s Adaptive Equipment Services and Reuse program.

Minimum Requirements

• Current driver’s license
• Ability/willingness to drive a large van or box truck with DME supplies
• Education or a background in trade or manual labor jobs. Experience working with individuals with disabilities or with durable medical equipment (DME) is a plus.
• Ability to demonstrate skill/comfort using basic hand tools
• Ability to physically assist clients by maneuvering equipment and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to kneel, work on one’s knees and lie on the ground to use tools
• Ability to effectively use computer, cellphone, and tablet to complete work
  
  

Benefits

• Excellent Professional Development Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Pathways
• Staff Recognition and Appreciation
• Paid Training, Education, and Certification as necessary
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides support to Oak Hill’s Adaptive Equipment Manager and all other designated staff, by carrying out assigned duties and responsibilities and maintaining effective communication.
• Maintains DME, tools, and supply inventory in accordance with best practice in reuse and safety.
• Conduct adjustments and minor repairs of DME such as manual wheelchairs, walkers, commode chairs, lifts, etc. Dismantle, salvage, and recycle DME using safety procedures and appropriate tools. This includes disassembling and reassembling.
• Safe operation of a company-owned vehicle including a passenger van and Box Truck.
• Deliver, set up, retrieve, and service DME in healthcare facilities, provider agencies, schools, as well as private homes.
• Maintain accurate records on all workorders and submit to Management in a timely manner.
• Attend training courses and monthly staff meetings to build team rapport and professional development skills.
• Interact in a professional and personable manner with individuals with disabilities, and their support groups, on a regular basis.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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