Job Order Detail

Description

Duties and responsibilities:
Under the general direction of the Senior Repair Technician II in Saskatoon and reporting to the Special Needs Equipment Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of program equipment to ensure that it is safe for use and that it meets the quality standards set by the Special Needs Equipment program.  Duties include:
-    Clean, repair, calibrate, rebuild and test a variety of types of equipment (including bath tub lifts and hydraulic lifts).
-    Maintain the fleet of manual wheelchairs (client issued and stock) by cleaning and performing necessary repair/maintenance tasks (changing upholstery, seat belts, tires, and bearings, etc.).
-    Prepare equipment for issue based on requisition specifications and coordinate the delivery/pick-up with clients.
-    Complete documentation pertaining to issued equipment (requisitions), work order forms, stock order sheets, shipping/receiving documents, etc.
-    Monitor and maintain appropriate equipment and parts inventory levels.
-    Communicate with Special Needs Equipment staff, health care professionals, clients and the general public promoting good working relationships.
-    Assisting in the daily operations of the Special Needs Equipment depot.
-    Other duties as assigned.
    
Qualifications:
Education:
-    Grade 12 or equivalent
Skills:
-    Good mechanical aptitude - knowledge of basic mechanics and experience in using a variety of hand tools
-    Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a multi task environment
-    Good aptitude for problem solving
-    Effective interpersonal skills
-    Basic computer skills
-    Able to work independently and in a team environment
The final candidates are required to provide satisfactory police record checks