Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleAdaptive Equipment Specialist
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $45455 to $58028 Annually
Minimum Qualifications This title is non-competitive. No examination is necessary. However, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position:
Two years of experience in design and manufacture of adaptive equipment for individuals with complex physical disabilities and conditions
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Two years of full performance carpentry, mechanical or related trade experience, one year of which must have been in the design and manufacture of adaptive equipment for individuals with complex physical disabilities and conditions.
Duties Description The incumbent will be supervised by the Chief Physical Therapist or designee. Duties will include the design and construction of,
as well as the maintenance of adaptive equipment throughout Wyoming, Steuben, Chemung and surrounding counties and
regions of FLDDSO as assigned by Chief PT. The individual must be able to perform moderate to heavy manual labor, carry out
written and verbal instructions and operate a motor vehicle. The position will involve regular contact with the Adaptive Equipment
Specialist team, service recipients and families, clinicians and vendors/equipment suppliers. The individual will provide input at
seating and positioning clinics, provide preventative maintenance and repairs to specific durable medical equipment and inservice
staff on the use of specialized equipment. Physical demands are considerable and include bending, lifting, pushing, pulling,
standing and walking. NYS driver’s license is required for daily travel throughout the assigned counties to cover adaptive
equipment needs at residences and day programs as assigned by supervisor.
Specific tasks assigned to this position include, but are not limited to design, construction, maintenance and repair of wheelchairs
and other positioning, mobility and adaptive devices; shop maintenance; ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies and
equipment; and prioritizing work based on critical need.
Necessary Shop Skills include upholstery (machine sewing, working with various foams and upholstery materials); working with high and low temperature plastics (including forming and welding); metal working (including welding and brazing operations); woodworking; knowledge of low-volt electronics and switching applications, and safe operation of a variety of stationary and portable power tools and hand tools.
Additional Comments Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-9689 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.