Field Service Technician

MANITOBA POSSIBLE SERVICES INC.•Thompson, MB

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manitoba Possible believes an inclusive and accessible society is possible and works to eliminate barriers to full and equal participation. They provide programs and services throughout the province by working collaboratively, diversifying, and innovating. The Field Service Technician is responsible for providing wheelchair diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs to clients with manual or motorized wheelchairs. This role involves assessing the service ability of equipment for clients through routine, service, and emergency calls. This is a .6 EFT 1-year term position.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Demonstrated basic knowledge and experience with computers.
Valid Manitoba driver’s license.
Demonstrated mechanical and electronic knowledge and experience.
Ability to travel within Manitoba.
Ability to be on-call evenings and weekends.
Capable of lifting at least 50 lbs.
Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check including Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an allied health environment considered an asset.
French language is an asset.

Responsibilities

Performs service calls including wheelchair diagnostics, maintenance and repairs.
Delivery and set-up of wheelchairs for clients, instructing clients in equipment use, safety and responsibility for maintenance.
Travels to a designated area(s) of rural Manitoba to perform routine calls including wheelchair diagnostics, maintenance and repairs.
Rotates with the other Field Service Technicians to be on-call for afterhours emergencies including wheelchair diagnostics, maintenance and repairs as required.
Performs routine calls including wheelchair diagnostics, maintenance and repairs.
Performs in-house maintenance and repairs as required.
Completes parts inventory control sheet each time parts are removed from parts area.
Completes work orders, including all information requested, listing parts used and recording a summary of service work performed, as well as any observation(s) of clients in breach of their wheelchair user agreement.
Consults with allied health professional(s) and others as necessary.
Maintains assigned department vehicle including its mechanical and physical condition, and regularly scheduled maintenance (e.g., oil change, filter, lube).
Reporting any abnormalities to Manager, Manitoba Wheelchair Program.
Maintains assigned department vehicle in orderly condition to facilitate parts inventory control and safety.