Job Description
Job Summary Patterson Companies, Inc. is focused on providing the best products, technologies, services and business solutions to the animal and oral health markets. We are seeking a motivated individual with a strong mechanical aptitude to join our Dental Service team. This is an opportunity to work alongside the best in the dental industry to provide a first-class customer service while learning how to install and repair a variety of dental equipment including computer-related items. As employees develop their basic install and basic repair skills, they have growth opportunities with Patterson! Join a company that is Passionate, Focused, Always Advancing, and People-First.
Essential Functions To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Install And/or Repair Dental Equipment - Safely remove, modify, repair, and install various dental equipment under general supervision with the ability to work independently after training.
- Follow checklists, ensuring all critical parts are examined.
- Apply specific manufacturer and Patterson guidelines, OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations related to asepsis.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Customer Service - Demonstrates passion and a people-first approach by treating customers in a respectful and considerate manner. Builds and maintains customer relationships through follow-up and professionalism.
Required Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude in trades such as carpentry, plumbing, heating, electronics or similar
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Requires basic computer skills and ability to use smart phone/tablet technologies
- Inventory management including determining parts, supplies or tools needed to complete service requests and restocking vehicle as needed
- Must maintain a quality driving record in accordance with Patterson’s policies and represent Patterson Dental while driving a company vehicle
Preferred Qualifications - Trade school training in carpentry/plumbing/heating/electricity/electronics is highly desired
- Excellent organization and problem-solving skills
- Strong work ethic
- Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Teams is helpful
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated sense of urgency while following Patterson’s business conduct and code of ethics and responsibilities
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to be the face of Patterson at customer sites
Physical Demands - Must be able to remain in a stationary or driving position up to 100% per day.
- Must be able to lift boxes and dental supplies up to 1-25 pounds up to 75% per day.
- Must position oneself to install/maintain dental equipment, including under equipment or cabinets up to 50% per day.
- Must be able to reach at shoulder level and reach at waist level up to 25% per day.
- Must be able to move or lift dental equipment and supplies weighing up 26-49 pounds up to 10% per day.
- Must be able to move dental equipment weighing up to 50 pounds into place less than 5% per day.
- Must be able to climb steps and/or ladders less than 5% per day.
Travel and On-call - 100% travel to customer sites in a local geographic area
- Occasionally out of town for overnight and/or after-hours
Job Tags
Local area, Night shift,