Electronics Specialist I

Job Summary:

The Electronics Specialist I installs, maintains, troubleshoots, tests, and repairs dental equipment used in the School of Dental Medicine’s patient clinics, simulation clinics, and laboratory/research areas. The position supports reliable equipment operation for patient care and clinical education, following manufacturer specifications, service manuals, and applicable requirements. The assignment also includes facility maintenance and repair support and monitoring of crash carts and emergency cabinets.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair dental equipment in patient clinics, simulation clinics, and laboratory/research areas.

• Calibrate and safety-test dental equipment, working with a certified technician for x-ray and nitrous oxide systems.

• Monitor equipment for damage or malfunctions, monitor nitrous oxide/oxygen and other supply levels, and arrange manufacturer repairs as needed.

• Prioritize repair requests and communicate equipment status and repair timeframes to faculty, staff, and students.

• Support facility maintenance and repairs, address school personnel’s requests, and coordinate work beyond the position’s expertise with Campus Facilities or other appropriate departments.

• Check assigned crash carts and emergency cabinets, maintain inventories, monitor oxygen levels and equipment function, and report problems to responsible parties.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite in Aurora, Colorado. The requested schedule is four 10-hour days per week.

Why Join Us:

Join the School of Dental Medicine’s Support Services team and help keep the equipment and facilities used for patient care and clinical education operating reliably. This role combines hands-on dental equipment maintenance and repair with facility support and emergency equipment checks, working with faculty, staff, students, and service providers.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement Plans: State pension (PERA Defined Benefit) or 401(a) - Employer contributes between 10% and 21.5% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: Between 12/year and 24/year (maximum accrual between 192 hours and 384 hours) – specific amount depends on length of total State of Colorado service

• Sick Days: 10/year (360 hour maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Please make sure to include the following in your resume: job title, duties, months and years employed, and average hours worked per week as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/week basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of relevant mechanical and/or equipment repair experience. Substitution: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to one (1) year.

Colorado law requires that candidates for state government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with dental or medical equipment.

• Experience working in facilities.

• Computer experience.

• Previous experience working in a dental education setting.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

• Work onsite in Aurora, Colorado.

• Successfully complete the required criminal background and sex offender registry checks.

• Work a four-day, 10-hour-per-day schedule.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport with a wide variety of individuals.

• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in decision making.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Strong oral communication skills.

How to Apply:

Questions should be directed to: Oscar De Moya, oscar.demoya@cuanschutz.edu

Application Materials Instructions:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This announcement is open until 10 days after posting.

To apply, please submit the following materials to this posting:

• A cover letter and resume that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines your qualifications.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Classified Staff positions have specific application requirements:

• Submit all required documents indicated in this posting and include a current email address and phone number.

• Please address minimum qualifications, competencies and preferred qualifications in your cover letter, as these along with previous work experience will be used in the assessment process.

• Click here to view Veteran and other General Information regarding Classified Staff positions: https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants

For those who meet minimum qualifications, the comparative analysis process will include one or all of the following:

• Preferred Qualifications Application Review based on the preferred qualifications listed in the posting.

  • Candidates will be evaluated and rated against the preferred qualifications based on information submitted within their application materials. Note: Candidates are not physically present for this portion of the comparative analysis.

• Interviews based on the job requirements, preferred qualifications and competencies listed in the posting.

  • Candidates will be evaluated, scored and ranked based on oral responses

  • Interviews may be over the phone, videoconference or in-person

You will be notified via email if the comparative analysis process changes or includes additional assessment tools other than those listed above.