Vehicle Support Assistant Technician

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Vehicle Support Assistant Technician to join our team!

We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Paramedics

Job Summary

The Assistant Technician, under direct supervision, using Standard Work Practices, cleans, disinfects and restocks ambulances. Issues
vital equipment to crews. Assists with inventory and restocking of Paramedic Division central stockroom. May occasionally drive ambulances in non-emergency mode to repair facilities or fuel pumps to refuel them and drive to other facilities to retrieve equipment. Works as part of a team to prepare ambulances
for service in the field.

Essential Functions:

• Clean, restock to standard levels, and seal, all kits and equipment. Scan /issue this equipment to crews starting their shifts. Scan/collect all issued equipment from crews finishing their shifts. Report any broken / missing equipment. Calibrate equipment, check and remove soon to expire (40%)
• medications from service. Prepare non-reusable equipment for service by pre-counting quantities and master-bagging to eliminate overstocking and increase inventory turns. (35%)
• Cleans Ambulances and other Paramedic Fleet Vehicles. Restocks all equipment to proper stock levels. Removes and reports any unserviceable equipment. Checks and refills vital fluids. Check safety lights and equipment for proper operation. (0%)
• Performs general upkeep of the garages and stockrooms, keeping them clean and well organized. (15%)
• Schedules vehicles for service. Updates Schedule Computer and notifies Dispatch Center. Removes vehicles in need of service and communicates vehicle service needs with Service Facility and Fleet Captain. Makes new vehicle assignments to crews with broken vehicles. Occasionally delivers vehicles to crews with broken vehicles in the field or takes vehicles to or from vehicle service center. (5%)
• Drives to various locations to deliver and pick-up supplies and equipment. (5%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Work Experience:

• Previous experience might include -- fast paced customer service, vehicle detailing, or warehouse and stockroom inventory experience.

Licenses:

• DLR-Colorado Driver's License Class R - DMV - Department of Motor Vehicles required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Communicating — Communicating effectively orally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience, express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
• Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Knowledge of personal protective equipment and how to follow appropriate safety precautions at all times. Ability to follow written Standard Work and additional oral instructions.
• Ability to multi-task and interact with customers while continuing to stay on task with other duties.
• Able to problem solve as situations arise. Detail oriented and able to handle repetition and standard work routines.

Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$21.00 - $24.12 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays

• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%

• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.

• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.