Electronics Specialist, Journey

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro seeks a skilled technician to operate, maintain, repair, and upgrade automated fire alarm systems on campus, while performing hardware and software preventive maintenance and participating in an on-call rotation.

Key duties include repairing fire alarm systems, maintaining fire protection equipment, and meticulously recording testing and inspections; the role also involves in-house construction tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• When a degree is required, the candidate must possess an Associate's degree in Electronics or an equivalent mix of training and experience.
• Licensure includes a valid NC Driver's License with driving record acceptable to the University.
• Preferred candidates hold NICET Level II or higher and factory certifications from major fire-alarm manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Repair of fire alarm systems and related safety equipment as directed.
• Maintenance of fire alarm systems and all safety equipment on campus.
• Record-keeping and administration of all testing and inspections of life-safety systems.
• Construction work performed in-house as required.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

On-call rotation

Education

Associate's degree in Electronics

Equivalent training/experience

Tools

NICET Level II+ certification

Factory certifications by fire alarm manufacturers

NC Drivers License

Job description

Position Summary

Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration

This is a skilled position with responsibility to operate, maintain, repair, and upgrade, as directed, the automated fire alarm systems on campus. This position also performs hardware and software preventive maintenance, repairs, improvements, and participates in an on-call rotation.

• 40% - Repair of Fire Alarm Systems
• 40% - Maintenance of Fire Alarm and all Safety Equipment
• 15% - Record Keeping and Administration of All Testing and Inspections of Fire Protection Systems
• 5% - Construction - In-House

This is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event policy. Mandatory employees are expected to report to or remain at work during adverse weather and emergency events and, if deemed necessary, to work a different schedule or shift than normally assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE IN ELECTRONICS; OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. ALL DEGREES MUST BE RECEIVED FROM APPROPRIATELY ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

NC Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET Level II or higher certification in Fire Alarm Systems.
• Factory certification by at least (2) major fire alarms manufacturers in programming and operations of their systems.
• Experience in the review of various phases of building design in reference to life safety systems.
• Experience in conducting system operational testing, inspections, and commissioning, in all aspects of Life Safety access-control systems.
• Experience in prioritizing, scheduling, assigning, and managing workload, including: service orders, preventive maintenance programs, emergency request and backlogs.

Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that include:

1. Name
2. Company Name
3. Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
4. Email Address
5. Contact Phone Number

Recruitment Range

$52,549 - $58,388

Org #-Department

Utility Operations - 56406

Work Hours of Position

8 am - 4:30 pm M-F

Number of Months per Year

12

Position Type

Staff

University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first‑generation and lower‑income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land‑grant Universities, UNCG is a community‑engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of over 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.