Position Summary
The Equipment Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the College of Dental Medicine clinical operations by assisting with maintenance, repair and coordination of dental equipment and related systems. Reporting directly to the Director of Plant Operations, this position works collaboratively with the equipment and facilities team to ensure that all clinical and educational areas remain fully operational and in a consistent state of good repair.
Responsibilities
Equipment and Technical detail :
- Assist with installation, maintenance, removal, and repair of a wide variety of dental equipment and related items including dental chairs, x-ray units, vacuums, compressors, etc.
- Inspect a wide range of dental equipment, including, but not limited to dental chairs, x-ray units (pan / ceph machines), intraoral cameras and scanners, digital sensors, sterilization systems, handpieces, etc.
- Maintain accurate records of service requests, repairs of equipment and failures, technical manuals, and inspections
- Collaborate and manage scheduling with vendors, contractors, and internal teams. Oversee third party repairs, as necessary.
- Create annual PM schedules, perform preventative maintenance on various equipment
- Assist with all areas of part orders / repair
- Maintain equipment inventory, including tracking, tagging, and documenting equipment assets.
- Manage components of university work order system
- Other duties as assigned
Position Demands
This position requires concentration, focus, problem solving ability and attention to detailAbility to lift 25 lbs.Availability to work approx. 4 weekends a yearMinimum Qualifications
Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education, training and experience.Preferred Qualifications
Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and training plus two years of related experience.Ability to navigate general applications such as email, database management, spreadsheet, and word processing softwareFamiliarity with equipment brands including, but not limited to : Adec, Pelton & Crane, Planmeca, Progeny , Gendex, Kavo, Dentsply, DentalEz, and Bien Air is preferredAbility to work with / understand various equipment software and firmwareBasic knowledge of medical gas systems and equipment supplying medical gasKnowledge of basic construction principles – i.e. framing, plumbing, electrical is preferred including any trades certification / experienceUnderstanding of basic networking, data cabling, and low voltage cabling is a plus