What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delivery and Repair Technician position at Oak Hill?
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:
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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
- Excellent Professional Development Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Pathways
- Staff Recognition and Appreciation
- Paid Training, Education, and Certification as necessary
- 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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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