Equipment Repair Technician (Lab Mech Tech) - Dental Facilities Services

Join a dynamic team dedicated to supporting excellence in dental education and research! As Lab Mechanical Tech you will coordinate, assemble, install, repair, and maintain cutting-edge equipment across our Dental Clinics, Simulation Lab, Support Lab, and research areas. This hands-on role is essential to ensuring smooth operations and delivering outstanding service to students, faculty, and patients!

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu.

Responsibilities:

·         Demonstrate proper equipment setup, operation, maintenance, and cleaning to users.

·         Apply safe working practices, including correct lifting and bending techniques.

·         Assemble, install, repair, and maintain dental and lab equipment (chairs, lights, delivery systems, etc.).

·         Provide daily support and customer service to faculty, students, and patients.

·         Perform preventive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

·         Assist with general facility tasks (e.g., hanging shelves, moving furniture/equipment).

·         Proactively identify and resolve issues to prevent recurring problems.

·         Train and guide users on proper equipment usage and care.

·         Maintain manuals, safety labels, and up-to-date MSDS documentation.

·         Coordinate with vendors and contractors on equipment and facility needs.

·         Manage inventory for tools, parts, and maintenance supplies.

100% Laboratory Mechanical Technologist – GA42 (Merit)

College of Dentistry – Dental Support Services – Dental Facilities Services

Location:  Dental Science Building (Iowa City, IA)

Salary:  $42,699.60 (Paygrade: 10)

Hours of Work:           

Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 4:30pm

May require occasional overtime.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

·         Five years of directly related experience.

HIGHLY Desirable Qualifications:

·         Experience in a Dental Setting; and

·         Demonstrated exemplary Customer Service Skills.

Desirable:

·         Experience with hydraulics and hydraulic systems;

·         Advanced troubleshooting skills;

·         Electronics diagnostics experience;

·         A strong understanding of, and the ability to develop and perform preventive maintenance;

·         Basic computer skills;

·         Ability to communicate effectively;

·         Ability to work in all types of environments - dirty, noisy, elevated, hot