Dental Mechanic II

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 48,216 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition remission

Free tuition for dependents

Retirement plan

Job summary

Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry seeks a Dental Mechanic to install, repair, and maintain a wide range of dental and laboratory equipment. The role includes ordering supplies, managing inventory, and performing plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs across multiple clinic locations.

Qualified candidates will have at least five years in a dental or similar environment, strong knowledge of dental units, and excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience in a dental or similar environment.
• Ability to perform plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of dental units.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and good judgment; ability to make independent decisions.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain clinical dental equipment such as dental chairs, sinks, hand pieces, sterilizers, and x‑ray units.
• Install, repair, and maintain laboratory equipment and practice units.
• Order necessary supplies and equipment and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Perform plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs as needed.
• Travel between dental school clinics as required.

Skills

5+ years exp

Plumbing repairs

Carpentry

Electrical repairs

Dental units knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Position Summary

The Dental Mechanic will be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of dental equipment for the Kornberg School of Dentistry. This includes hand pieces, the hand piece delivery system, sterilizers, dental chairs, plumbing related to clinical equipment, lab equipment, x‑ray units, and processors. The role also involves ordering supplies, keeping accurate inventory, and performing other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain clinical dental equipment such as dental chairs, sinks, hand pieces, sterilizers, and x‑ray units.
• Install, repair, and maintain laboratory equipment and practice units.
• Order necessary supplies and equipment and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Perform plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs as needed.
• Travel between dental school clinics as required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related experience in a dental or similar environment.
• Ability to perform plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of dental units.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and good judgment; ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work.

Hours and Compensation

Hourly rate: $37.06 per hour.

General hours are Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with required schedule flexibility for occasional earlier hours, weekends, or other adjustments.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition remission for eligible employees and employees’ dependent students.
• Free tuition for eligible employees and employees’ dependent students.
• Generous retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or veteran status.

Compliance Statement

In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description, employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial, and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations.