Service Technician

Ready to take your career to the next level?

At Patterson Companies, we’re looking for Service Technicians who are skilled problem-solvers with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service.

In this role, you’ll work hands-on with cutting-edge dental technology—installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment so practices can operate efficiently and confidently. You’ll also provide training and troubleshooting expertise, becoming a trusted partner to dental professionals who rely on Patterson to keep their practices running at their best.

We are hiring Service Technicians in the following markets:

Connecticut,Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia

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