Electronics Specialist, Journey

Inside Higher Ed; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,549 - 58,388; Full time

Job summary

A university in North Carolina is seeking an Electronics Specialist responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm systems across its campus. The candidate must hold an Associate’s degree in Electronics and a valid North Carolina driver’s license. The role is full-time, with a salary ranging from $52,549 to $58,388 per year. The position requires participation in an on-call rotation and involves physical tasks such as climbing and lifting, along with a commitment to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electronics or equivalent training and experience.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and troubleshoot fire alarm systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, testing, and inspection of fire protection systems.
• Maintain accurate records of tests, inspections, and repairs.

Skills

Repair and troubleshoot fire alarm systems

Preventive maintenance

Record maintenance

Emergency response

Prioritization and workload management

Education

Associate's degree in Electronics

Tools

Fire alarm systems

Job description

Electronics Specialist, Journey

Organization: UNC Greensboro – Greensboro, NC

Position Summary

This staffed position is responsible for operating, maintaining, repairing, and upgrading automated fire alarm systems across the 100‑building campus. The role includes hardware and software preventive maintenance, system improvements, and participation in an on‑call rotation. It is a mandatory position under the university’s Adverse Weather and Emergency Event policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair and troubleshoot fire alarm systems (40% of time).
• Perform preventive maintenance, testing, and inspection of fire protection systems (40%).
• Maintain accurate records of all tests, inspections, repairs, and associated technical data (15%).
• Support in‑house construction and renovation projects involving life‑safety work (5%).
• Participate in an on‑call rotation and respond to emergency service requests.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Electronics or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be earned from appropriately accredited institutions.

Additional Required Certifications, Licencures, and Certificates

• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET Level II or higher certification in Fire Alarm Systems.
• Factory certification from at least two major fire alarm manufacturers for system programming and operations.
• Experience reviewing building designs for life‑safety systems.
• Experience conducting system operational testing, inspections, and commissioning for access‑control and fire protection systems.
• Ability to prioritize, schedule, assign, and manage workload including service orders, preventive maintenance programs, emergency requests, and backlogs.

Compensation and Work Hours

• Salary range: $52,549 – $58,388 per year.
• Schedule: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday.
• Full‑time, 1.0 FTE; non‑exempt.
• Position number: 999691. Requisition number: S3038.

Physical Effort and Work Environment

• Typical duties involve repetitive hand movements, lifting 0–30 lbs., climbing ladders and stairs, and operation of equipment at heights.
• Work may occur in electrical hazards environments, on roofs, inside/outside, and in vehicles.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a resume and at least three professional references (including a current or former supervisor) with contact information. The application must be completed by 01/16/2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.