Dental Equipment Specialist, UMKC School of Dentistry

The UMKC School of Dentistry is seeking a dependable, technically skilled, and customer-service-oriented professional to join our operations team as a Dental Equipment Specialist. For more than a century, the School of Dentistry has prepared the next generation of oral health professionals through excellence in education, research, and patient care. Our alumni represent approximately half of all practicing dentists in Missouri, reflecting our strong commitment to service, quality, and leadership.

The Dental Equipment Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the daily clinical, academic, and research operations of the School of Dentistry. Reporting to a Dental Maintenance supervisor, this position is responsible for the installation, calibration, inspection, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of dental and related equipment across clinical, laboratory, research, radiology, and Central Sterilization (CSR) areas.

This is a highly visible, service-focused role that regularly interacts with faculty, staff, and students to ensure equipment reliability, patient safety, and uninterrupted instructional and clinical operations.

Key Responsibilities

Dental & Clinical Equipment Support

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of dental chairs, handpiece systems, intra-oral and extra-oral radiology equipment, sedation equipment, air compressors, alcohol torches, and other clinical devices.
• Maintain and service equipment used in dental clinics, laboratories, research spaces, radiology areas, CSR, and departmental locations.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated, tested, and fully operational in accordance with manufacturer specifications and institutional standard.

Building & Utility Systems Support

• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records for all assigned equipment and systems.

Customer Service & Communication

• Communicate clearly and professionally with dental faculty, staff, and students regarding equipment status, service timelines, and operational concerns.
• Respond promptly to service requests to minimize disruption to patient care, instruction, and research activities.

General Duties

• Follow all safety, infection control, and university policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support operational readiness and facility efficiency.

• A High School Diploma or an equivalent of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
• Experience in dental equipment repair or technical experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, or electricity is necessary
• Must have a valid driver's license. Must be able to lift up to 100lbs is necessary

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $23.00 - $27.00 per hour.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: F
University Title: Dental Equipment Specialist
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Application review to begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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