Electrical Equipment Repairer-Wheelchair Technician

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs at the Denver VA Medical Center in Aurora, CO is seeking an Electrical Equipment Repairer - Wheelchair Technician to test, diagnose, maintain, and repair scooters, walkers, and all wheelchairs, both manual and power.

Driver's license is required. Applicants must document duties and experience with schematics, electrical diagnostics, and relevant components. Physical duties include lifting and shop work in the wheelchair repair shop.

Qualifications

• Ability to use and maintain hand tools for electrical work.
• Ability to read and use electrical drawings/schematics.
• Experience with electrical equipment in a repair setting.
• Demonstrated technical practices in electrical/electronic work.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Ability to work without more than normal supervision.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Test, diagnose, maintain, and repair scooters, walkers, and wheelchairs (manual and power).

Skills

Hand tools

Electrical drawings

Electrical equipment

Technical practices

Electrical electronics

Troubleshooting

Supervision required

Job description

This position is located within the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service at the Denver VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. The Electrical Equipment Repairer - Wheelchair Technician is responsible for the testing, diagnosis, preventive maintenance, and repair of scooters, walkers, and all wheelchairs both manual and power.

DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Must posses a current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License.

(SCREEN-OUT): Must have the ability to do the work of an Electrical Equipment Repairer without more than normal supervision - diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining powered mobility equipment or similar electrical/electronic equipment. Experience also includes interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams; wiring diagrams; using electrical diagnostic equipment (e.g, voltmeters, ohmmeters, multimeters); replacing defective components, and documenting completed repairs. Preferred Experience: 3 years of Experience in Wheelchair repairment and assembly. Experience Working with the following Manufacturers: Permobil, Invacare, Pride Mobility, Sunrise. Note: Your resume must support your answer by providing detailed documentation of the duties, tasks, and examples of similar work you have performed applicable to this position.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: The person in this positionwill be required to perform maintenance, repairs, and cleaning which require bending and stooping for prolonged periods of time. Assists Veterans and others with loading and unloading wheelchairs delivered to the wheelchair repair shop for repairs. Lifts and carries lead-acid batteries. Often lifts and carries items weighing more than 50 pounds. Work is performed in the wheelchair repair shop of the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service. OSHA regulations must be followed regarding the equipment used and the shop environment.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.

You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

• Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)
• Ability to Use Electrical Drawings
• Electrical Equipment
• Technical Practices
• Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic)
• Troubleshooting (Electrical)
• Without more than normal supervision

IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.