Repairs & Maintenance Technician
Core
Manufacture, modify, customise, repair, and maintain mobility, seating, and pressure management equipment to enhance client independence.
Role type
Repairs & Maintenance Technician (Assistive Technology)
Builds
Customised assistive technology solutions, modified wheelchairs, and repaired mobility equipment
Domain
Disability services / Assistive technology / Mobility and Seating
Required skills
mechanical and/or electronic equipment repair, fault-finding and diagnostics, reading technical drawings, workplace health and safety compliance, time management, computer proficiency for record keeping
Preferred skills
trade qualifications in mechanical, electrical, automotive, engineering, or manufacturing, experience with people with disability
Technologies
wheelchair control systems, mobility equipment, seating systems
Responsibilities
Complete wheelchair modifications and seating adaptations, provide breakdown and maintenance services across metropolitan and regional locations, design customised assistive technology solutions, perform electronic repairs and programming of wheelchair control systems, maintain accurate technical documentation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
