Wheelchair Service Technician, Wichita, KS

Job Description & Requirements

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with no weekends and rare overtime requirements.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a positive and ambitious candidate to join our growing team. This roll will be responsible to set-up, perform service repairs of durable medical equipment, and providing technical support and maintenance for wheelchair equipment. We need someone that has a combination of strong technical expertise and strong problem-solving skills and excellent customer service. Mechanical aptitude preferred. Willing to train motivated individual.

Essential Job Functions:

• Customization & Fabrication: Design and build wheelchair components using metalworking, woodworking, and textiles.
• Repair & Maintenance: Diagnose and fix mechanical and electrical wheelchair issues.
• Client Assessment: Work closely with clients, therapists, and caregivers to determine the best mobility solutions.
• Technical Expertise: Operate tools for cutting, welding, sewing, and assembling wheelchair components.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all modifications meet industry standards and safety regulations.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Learn from technicians with 20+ years of experience in electronics, metalwork, and woodworking.

Job Requirements:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent required technical certifications or training in related fields (example: automotive repair, electrical systems) is a plus.

EXPERIENCE: 1 years of experience in mechanical repair, electrical systems, or working with mobility equipment is preferred. Hands-on experience with scooters, power chairs, or similar devices is a plus. Working with hand tools, metals, leathers, plastics, foams, and CAD/CAM technology, grinding, and general assembly and finishing are all aspects of the position.

SKILLS: Excellent time management skills. Self-directed. Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: none

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Dexterity: Requires manual precision to operate tools, machinery, and assembly equipment.
• Mobility: Frequent sitting, standing, bending, and reaching to adjust and fabricate wheelchair components.
• Strength: Must be able to lift and maneuver various materials such as metal, wood, fabric, and wheelchair parts.
• Hand-Eye Coordination: Essential for cutting, welding, sewing, and assembling wheelchair components accurately.
• Basic Computer Skills: Must be able to use email communication and log work completed using digital tracking systems or company software.

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS:   

• Problem-Solving: Requires creativity and technical expertise in customizing wheelchairs for individual needs.
• Concentration: Must maintain focus and precision while fabricating and repairing complex wheelchair components.
• Client Interaction: Requires sensitivity and patience when working with individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.
• Adaptability: Must handle diverse work challenges and adjust designs based on client feedback and medical assessments.
• Ethical Standards: Adherence to CPRF values regarding diversity, inclusion, and client-centered care.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Laid-Back Environment: A collaborative, hands-on workspace focused on problem-solving and innovation.
• Team Culture: Work alongside a tight-knit team that shares a passion for mobility solutions and truly serves CPRF’s mission.
• Meaningful Impact: More than just building and fitting wheelchairs—this work helps people regain independence and quality of life.

COVID-19 Considerations:

Vaccination strongly encouraged, social distancing and masks are optional.

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