Our Purpose

At ECO Medical Equipment, our purpose is to contribute to exceptional outcomes for our clients. We have been providing our clients with the right solutions and excellent service for over 40 years. At ECO, our vision is to be Canada’s largest, most trusted, family-owned provider of homecare, mobility, and accessibility solutions. Our team members are compassionate, dedicated, and customer-focused, and we are always looking for creative ways to improve our service.

We are looking for motivated team members who thrive in a service-first environment. Our customers are always our priority, and they rely on our team members’ care, commitment, and capabilities to improve their lives. Join the ECO team as a Automotive Accessibility Technician at our Edmonton location and make a difference every day!

Your Contribution

As an Automotive Accessibility Technician, you will play a key role in the adaptation and modification of vehicles to make them accessible for our customers:

• Routine maintenance on vehicles with lifts, hand controls, conversions, etc.
• Fabrication on items unique to medical equipment industry
• Ensure manufacturers’ guidelines and specifications are adhered to and that equipment is safe to operate
• Contact manufacturers for assistance for repair guidance
• Troubleshoot for hand controls, vehicle chair lifts, seatbelts, weight tests, turney test and seat play, etc.
• Check slack on hand controls
• Check cruise in the rails, fans, radio, heater, windows tail lights
• Take incoming calls and walk-in clients as well as inform clients on any issues with their equipment/vehicle
• Ensure that quality control checks done on all repairs
• Communicate with Service Writers about repair status
• Ensure there is sufficient stock of parts, including ordering parts for work orders
• Clean vehicles (vacuum), remove things that are not supposed to be there and leave pamphlets
• Keep work area neat, clean and free of clutter
• Assist the sales department with any problems relating to automotive accessibility equipment
• Display respectful behaviour at all times to employees, clients, managers and stakeholders
• When running the vehicle, listen closely and look at every movement. Have to understand what should be working and how
• Fill out NMEDA paperwork
• Outside service calls and some overnight travel may be required

Your Qualifications

• Familiarity with automotive vehicles
• Familiarity with 12 volt DC electrical systems
• Knowledge of Hybrid/battery powered vehicles would be an asset
• Knowledge of metal fabrication would be an asset
• Fabrication, electronics, construction or technical experience would be an asset
• Ability to read and write instructional plans
• Proficient with all types of power tools
• Ability to work outside and some overnight travel
• Clean drivers abstract and a valid class 5 or higher license
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and use ladders
• Proficient with office 365 products
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Clear communication and a positive attitude
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot mechanical issues
• Excellent time management capabilities and flexibility
• Welding experience would be considered an asset
• High-school diploma required
• Some post secondary training in mechanics preferred
• A criminal record check may be required

Applicants should be comfortable dealing with vulnerable people that may have various special needs and should be empathetic to their circumstances. Applicants must be compliant with public health and workplace safety regulations. Given the nature of this role, this compliance may require applicants to, among other things, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and able to provide satisfactory proof of vaccination.

Our Commitment

• Our clients count on our team members to be there when they need them, and we recognize that by providing a robust compensation plan including group insurance, long service recognition, and an industry-leading vacation allowance.
• Our commitment to you is to foster a culture of learning and development that will provide opportunities for you to use your creativity to leave your mark and make an impact.
• You will have access to ongoing training and professional development as well as rewarding career opportunities.
• ECO is committed to an inclusive workplace. We are proud to be building a culture of acceptance, diversity, equity, and inclusion where everyone can be successful.

Ready

Please submit your application through Indeed.

Thank you for your interest in joining the ECO Medical Equipment team. Successful applicants will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $23.00-$29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Equipment repair: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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