Dental Equipment Technician

Job Title
Dental Equipment Technician


Requisition Number
RE51453


Working Title

Department Name
7A054:Dentistry-Facilities & Custodial


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
42


Salary Range
$17.41-27.87/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

AA



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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

2 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Lifting objects up to 50lbs. Climbing ladders, standing for long periods of time.



Shift

Monday – Friday, Day shift (typically 8:00am-5:00pm) with occasional evenings and weekends.



Job Summary

The person in this position will provide professional, courtesy and timely repairs and preventative maintenance on all dental and laboratory equipment in order to keep the clinics and classrooms running smoothly and without interruption. This includes maintenance, repair and preventative maintenance with electric, electrical/electronic equipment/devices, pneumatic equipment, and water lines.





Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Attention to detail, time management, prioritization, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, working knowledge of electrical and plumbing repair & maintenance, service oriented, customer service



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Electronic and plumbing knowledge and the desire and ability to learn the specifics on repairing dental equipment required. Experience in maintenance, repair and preventative maintenance with electric, electrical equipment/devices, pneumatic equipment, and water lines in a dental facility preferred. Experience with electrical water line maintenance and highly preferred.





Deadline to Apply
09/02/2025


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