Adaptive Equipment
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Job Location:
Sewickley, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Verland is now accepting applications for an Adaptive Equipment Specialist. The Adapted Equipment Specialist meets the specific needs of the individuals by assuring that all necessary equipment is adapted and available to each individual to promote their wellbeing and independence.
Shift Available:
7:30am -4pm: Monday - Friday
Contributions:
- Adapts and repairs special equipment wheelchairs furniture and electronic equipment.
- Meets with necessary departments to determine special needs for individuals.
- Builds special equipment according to recommendations.
- Receives work requests for building repairing sewing or adjusting adapted equipment and completes the requests.
- Monitors adapted equipment for individuals comfort and safety.
- With the assistance of Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy and Nursing identifies the needs and then designs cuts and prepares the work necessary to sew and/or fabricate Naugahyde canvas and other such materials to facilitate the completion of adaptive equipment needs.
- Develops creates sews and manufactures straps and harnesses as required.
- Provides back-up for the Maintenance Department as needed.
- Must be available on call when needed.
- Performs related duties as requested.
- May access only the minimum information that is necessary to perform the job and will comply with Verlands privacy practices.
Exceptional Benefits:
Minimum of 30 hours worked and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
- Health (UPMC) Dental and Vision Insurances (1st of the month following 30 days from start date)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- 403b Traditional and Roth with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement (for core positions)
- Competitive PTO Plan
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Incentive in lieu of Medical coverage
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
- Minimum requirements include metal wood mechanical and light welding skills.
- The ability to repair some electronic and electrical equipment and appliances is required.
- Knowledge of and the ability and skills to operate power shop equipment such as table saw drill press sewing machine band saw and power hand tools.
- The ability to communicate with necessary departments make sketches and build equipment as per basic plans.
- Must have and maintain a valid drivers license and have clearances as required by Act 33 and Act 34
Minimum Training and Experience:
- Ability to conceptualize spatial definitions to take ideas and construct required equipment.
- Must be able to understand and express concepts of adapted equipment to management and employees.
- Trade or vocational school graduate with some practical experience in the trades or served an apprenticeship or equivalent on-the-job training required.
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Verland is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Key Skills
- New Equipment
- Equipment Performance
- Parts Inventory
- personal protective
- Semiconductor
- Project Management
- Process Control
- Equipment Design
- Equipment Issues
- Equipments inspection
- Mechanical Equipment
- Maintenance Activities
- Visual Inspections
- Data Analysis
- Air Compressors
About Company
Verland is a non-profit family of person-centered, community homes and services supporting over 200 individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.
