Building Systems Technician - Electrical Diagnostics

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Critical Building Systems Technician (Electronics Specialist - Journey) to operate and maintain advanced building electronic/electrical systems across campus. A sign-on bonus is available, payable in two installments within 12 months of hire.

Work involves using specialized meters, Dranetz devices, infrared cameras, and diagnostic software; and developing preventive maintenance programs for new electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in electronics; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• In-depth knowledge of the NEC and the NFPA codes, rules and regulations and ability to train others on them.
• Ability to interpret information from O&M manuals for new complex systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings, equipment manuals, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Ability to provide focused support for Bio-safety Level (BSL) 2+ and 3 labs.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains specialized classroom systems, water boost systems, sewage lift systems, motor drives and various other critical building electronic/electrical systems.
• Writes preventive maintenance programs for new building electrical systems and equipment.
• Updates present electronic/electrical systems that become obsolete through communications with manufacturers and vendors.
• Utilizes laptop computers for system diagnostic interrogations, troubleshooting and programming for extraction of required system histories and sensitivity report generations.
• Maintains documentation on facilities systems for Health Care facilities and presents to Joint Commission and UNC Hospitals upon request.

Skills

NEC knowledge

NFPA codes

Schematic drawings

Labs support

Education

Associate’s degree in electronics

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Critical Building Systems Technician (Electronics Specialist - Journey) to operate and maintain advanced building electronic/electrical systems across campus. A sign-on bonus is available, payable in two installments within 12 months of hire.

Work involves using specialized meters, Dranetz devices, infrared cameras, and diagnostic software; and developing preventive maintenance programs for new electrical systems.