Rehabilitation and Wheelchair Technician

Rehabilitation and Wheelchair Technician Salary

$37,518.00 - $41,574.00 Annually

Location Wheaton, IL

Job Type Full-time

Job Number 26-00011

Department Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center

Opening Date 02/23/2026

Closing Date 3/9/2026 11:59 PM Central

Hours Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m; Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Description

We are pleased to offer the job opportunity of the Rehabilitation and Wheelchair Technician in the DuPage County Care Center. This position is included in the Bargaining Unit of AFSCME, Council 31. This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Personal days. Part-time employees who are regularly scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for medical and dental coverage.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information

For detailed information on paid time off, visit: AFSCME Council 31 - Care Center.pdf

This position is also eligible for hourly tenure payment based on years of experience as a C.N.A. and is in addition to the base hourly pay rate.

Experience as a Certified Nursing Aide Hourly Tenure Payment

1 Year $1.50 2 Years $2.50 3 Years $3.50 4 Years $4.50 5 Years $5.50 or more Years $6.50

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities Include:

• Inspects manual and electric wheelchairs for any repair needs
• Conducts repairs required on wheelchairs such as replacing backs, seats, wheels, and brakes
• Lubricates moving parts, and replaces worn belts and other parts
• Disconnects, disassembles, cleans and replaces worn parts
• Assists with all facility wheelchair concerns
• Implements and adjusts body positioning supports such as leg rests, arm rests, head supports, seat cushion, and height of wheelchair
• Performs preventative maintenance on wheelchairs
• Maintains the repair logs and wheelchair maintenance database
• Orders parts and maintains inventory
• Participates in facility-wide quality improvement initiatives and projects

Depending on assignment, may act as CNRA/CNA and provide resident care (e.g. changes, feeds, bathes resident, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of a High school Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma
• Six (6) months of experience in maintenance and repair
• Two (2) years of experience as a Certified Nurse's Aide
• Completion of the State of Illinois Certified Nurse's Aide Training program and a passing score on the State of Illinois Competency test; registered as active with a clear record on the State of Illinois registry
• Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Nursing Assistant (CNRA) or Restorative Nursing Aide is required within six(6) months of employment
• A post offer physical is required
• A pre-employment background check is required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work will occur in an office and field environment and regularly includes working with residents and attending to their daily needs. The work environment for this position frequently includes working near moving mechanical parts, with fumes or airborne particles, with the risk of electrical shock, and occasionally in cramped or confined spaces.

DuPage County offers a complete benefit package to full-time employees including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. Limited benefits are also offered for eligible part-time positions.

To learn more details, visit our Benefits page.

01 Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED? Yes No

02 This position requires completion of the State of Illinois Certified Nurses Aide Training program and a passing score on the State of Illinois Competency test and registered as active with a clear record on the State of Illinois registry. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No

03 Do you have two (2) or more years of experience working as a Certified Nurses Aide (CNA)? Yes No

04 Do you possess any of the certifications listed below? Select all that apply. Certified Rehabilitation Nursing Assistant (CNRA) Restorative Nursing Aide None of the above but I am willing to obtain the required certification within 6 months

05 How many years of experience in maintenance and repair do you have? Two (2) or more years of experience with maintenance and repair One (1) year of experience with maintenance and repair Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience with maintenance and repair No experience with maintenance and repair

06 Describe your knowledge or experience in maintenance and repair.

07 Are you able to perform the following, with or without an accommodation? Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work. Yes No

Employer County of DuPage Address 421 N. County Farm Road Wheaton, Illinois, 60187 Phone (630) 407-6300 Websitehttps://www.dupagecounty.gov