at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Equipment Specialist II - Disability and Human Development, Assistive Technology Unit
Equipment Specialist II - Disability and Human Development, Assistive Technology Unit
Hiring Department: Disability and Human Development, Assistive Technology Unit
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1023162
Posting Close Date: May 3, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of .
Description:
The Assistive Technology Unit (ATU) Equipment Specialist II provides expert fabrication services to produce equipment for individuals with disabilities to enable them to maximize their independence in home, school, work and recreation settings.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide fabrication services in variety of ATU projects, including: specialized seating systems for wheelchair frames; support trays and brackets for communication devices; individualized equipment for use at worksites of ATU clients; individualized adaptive equipment.
Assembly of commercially available equipment, modification of commercially available equipment, and custom fabrication of equipment for use by individuals with disabilities in their home, school, work and recreational setting.
Read and comprehend shop drawings and sketches; perform mathematical calculations required to complete drawing specifications; fabricate parts and overall devices for fabrications; produce parts with required tolerances, suing measurement equipment (tape measure, calipers, micrometers).
General maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all ATU shop machines; maintain shop reference material on machinery, materials and safety precautions; maintain shop in clean and organized condition at all times; provide instruction and advice to ATU staff and students on safe and efficient use of shop equipment.
Maintain inventory of materials used for ATU projects, including: plastics (HDPE, acrylic, polycarbonate); wood (plywood, Douglas fir); Metals (aluminum, steel, stainless steel); fasteners ( screws, bolts, rivets, adhesives); etc.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned, including driving ATU Mobile Units to and from ATU visits, maintaining routine and emergency service to ATU Mobile Units.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Three (3) years (36 months) of technical, trade, or craft experience, education, and/or training related to one or more areas of equipment specialization.
Two (2) years (24 months) of professional experience in the procurement, maintenance, and repair of specialized technical equipment.
Demonstrated experience providing fabrication services to produce equipment for individuals with disabilities.
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The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
