USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Electrical Equipment Repairer- Wheelchair Technician
Aurora, Colorado, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$29.52/hr - $34.41/hrUSAJOBS is seeking an Electrical Equipment Repairer - Wheelchair Technician for the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service at the Denver VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. The role involves testing, diagnosing, performing preventive maintenance, and repairing scooters, walkers, and all types of wheelchairs, both manual and power.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Uses voltmeters, ohmmeters, field multi-meters, circuit testers and battery chargers according to interpretation in the technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembled and non-assembled micro-switches, multi-control switches to manufactures specifications
Energizes, adjusts, and tests new manual/power wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers before it is issued
Adjusts the various electronic controls used by the head, chin or hand to navigate the equipment
Fabricates parts for special applications to manual and power wheelchairs, scooters, or walkers and adjusts the restrictive devices such as belts, straps and postural supports
Repairs, modifies, assembles, and tests a variety of electrical equipment for DC motors on a wide assortment of electrical wheelchairs
Checks and repairs gears and clutches, when necessary, also replaces and repairs items such as brushes, seals, bearings or armatures
Performs specific checks to measure resistance, voltage, and capacity using a wide range of automatic test equipment (ATE) and other specialized test equipment, performing both the pretest and the final checkout of electrical equipment
Maintains an inventory of all wheelchair parts, manual and electric to properly and timely repair the equipment for the veterans
Sanitizes the equipment before repairing it, by following the local infection control policy
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Pre-employment physical required
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
Must have the ability to do the work of an Electrical Equipment Repairer - Wheelchair Technician without more than normal supervision
Experience includes performing repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment; identifying and replacing defective components; using voltmeters, ohmmeters, multimeters, battery chargers, schematics, wiring diagrams and interpretate technical data; using test equipment to troubleshoot, maintain and repair a diverse assortment of both older and the most current technology applied to mobility equipment
The ability to understand mechanical theory, and interpretate schematics applied to mobility equipment
The ability to identify defective parts including gears, levers, seals, brushes, armatures and bearings for equipment repair
Experience in planning and prioritize your own workload; exercising initiative in completing job tasks in a timely manner
The person in this position will 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
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
Founded in 1996
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