Sr. Equipment Service Technician - Lansing, MI

Henry Schein Inc; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Equipment Service Technician to join their team. This role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service through the installation and maintenance of essential equipment in dental practices. You will be responsible for troubleshooting complex issues and ensuring customer satisfaction while managing inventory and service reports. If you have a strong mechanical background and a passion for helping others, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the dental field while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your expertise.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in the dental industry with strong mechanical skills.
• Expertise in troubleshooting and installation services.

Responsibilities

• Provide installation and repair services to customers professionally.
• Manage on-site installation and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Expert troubleshooting skills

Mechanical background

Oral communication skills

Ability to mentor technicians

Confidential information handling

Education

High School education

Vocational training

Associates degree

Tools

Service tools

Computer software for work orders

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for fulfilling all aspects in the installation and service of all equipment in the practitioner’s office with the focus on excellent customer service. The goal is to drive service success that improves customer satisfaction, maximizes customer retention and increases profitability. Manage more complex cases and troubleshoot and resolve issues at a higher level and may support additional products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides responsible repair and installation services to our customers in a courteous and professional manner including escalation and more advanced and difficult issues.
• Provides and maintains the necessary tools of the trade and have readily available to perform installation and repair services.
• Manages all on site installation, repair maintenance and test tasks.
• Follow proper troubleshooting steps to diagnose errors on technical problems and determine proper solutions.
• Comprehends customer requirements and make appropriate recommendations to optimize the customer experience.
• May assist with other more junior technicians’ assignments as required to ensure quality customer service is being provided.
• Maintains and manages proper levels of inventory in van.
• Produces timely and detailed service reports.
• Attends all required training, which includes but is not limited to Henry Schein Dental Career Development training and specific manufacturer technical training.
• Complies with all OSHA regulations as outlined in the OSHA manual and training. Maintains and utilizes personal protective equipment when needed.
• Communicates in a timely manner to all Team Members and HUB dispatchers, keeping all informed of progress of assignments.
• Completes all work orders in a timely manner. The work order should be reviewed with the customer or a responsible staff member prior to departure. This review should include the time in the office, work performed, parts replaced, and parts to be ordered. All work orders should be closed daily and submitted for billing.
• Submits all job-related paperwork within the required timeframes. This includes but is not limited to FDA Forms, expense reports, and any other required paperwork.
• Complies with all terms of the Fleet Management Policy including maintenance and accident management policies.

KNOWLEDGE:

Intermediate level technical professional; knowledge within own discipline and developing basic knowledge of organization, processes and customers. Good judgment, sound analytical ability, evaluation, originality and ingenuity required to perform tasks. Frequently apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Apply company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of routine and non-routine issues.

COMPLEXITY:

Work on problems of moderate scope and impact where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Analyze possible solutions using standard procedures to solve a range of straightforward problems; may recommend solutions to challenges. Demonstrate good judgment within defined procedures and practices for obtaining solutions. Build productive internal/external working relationships.

SUPERVISION:

Receive a general level of instruction on day-to-day work and moderate instruction on new projects or assignments. Assignments can be broad in nature.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Typically, 7 or more years of dental industry experience with demonstrated proficiency. Strong mechanical background. Service and install experience. Must have achieved and demonstrated expertise in an equivalent area to a CIT certification.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Typically, High School education, vocational training and/or on-the-job training. Associates degree or Technical School Certification is preferred.

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Must work well independently.
• Expert troubleshooting skills.
• Proven ability to work with confidential information.
• The ability to act as liaison between Henry Schein, customers, contractors, and EPM.
• Must demonstrate lead technician capabilities.
• Must have the ability to mentor other technicians.
• Oral communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to administer on time and accurately (work orders, FSRs, concur, e-time, RMA’s, 2579 reporting, etc.).
• Advanced computer skills.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Must have 3 or more Level 1 Certifications which were determined by the ROM/ZOM based on business need.
• Must be cross certified (digital x-ray/software, digital CAD/CAM, etc.).
• Proven ability to present preventative maintenance to customers.
• Proven ability to administer timely and accurately (work orders, FSRs, Concur, eTime, RMA’s, 2579 reporting, etc.).
• Ability to act as liaison between Henry Schein, customers, contractors and EPM.
• Must demonstrate lead technician capabilities.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must maintain productivity rate of at least 80%.
• Must demonstrate professional behavior and should consistently be at the high-end of meets expectations or consistently exceed expectations.

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The Equipment Service Technician (EST) position will require the delivery, installation and repair of Equipment involving Henry Schein customers. Technicians will be expected to maneuver large equipment as needed. The physical nature of the position, at times, may require substantial and/or repetitive bending, stopping, lifting and climbing of ladders.

Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.