Electronics Technician II – Building Security Services

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 59.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Maryland, College Park is seeking an Electronics Technician II within the Building Security Services unit of the Department of Public Safety. You will assist with installing, maintaining, and repairing security systems, including access control, CCTV, and intrusion alarms.

This essential role operates on a 24/7 span with on-call duties and requires readiness for after-hours and weekend rotations while supporting campus facilities and safety initiatives.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• General knowledge of electronics principles and safety practices.
• Ability to read technical specifications and drawings.
• Ability to fabricate and assemble electromechanical components.
• Experience with setting up and calibrating instruments.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with installing, maintaining, and repairing security systems including access control, CCTV, and intrusion alarms.
• Perform low-voltage cabling, device setup, and troubleshooting.
• Document work in existing buildings and during new construction.

Conocimientos

Electronics knowledge

Troubleshooting

System installation

Documentation

Heavy equipment handling

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Summary The Building Security Services unit within the Department of Public Safety (UMD police department) is tasked with managing the university’s security systems for non-residential systems across campus including electronic access control, intrusion detection, security cameras, intercoms, door hardware, key systems, and blue light PERT (public emergency response telephones). Under general supervision, the Electronics Technician II will assist with installing, maintaining, and repairing security systems to include but not limited to access control, CCTV, and intrusion alarm systems. Focusing on tasks such as low-voltage cabling, device setup, troubleshooting and documentation on existing buildings and new construction. The position is considered essential and is subject to a 24/7 span of operations. Normal day working hours with on-call status for after-hours and /or weekends on a rotating schedule. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive background check including, but not limited to, an oral interview, medical examination, fingerprint, and drug screening. Applicants who are not selected for hire during this process may reapply for future vacancies in one year unless notified of disqualification. Employees must obtain a Trust & Reliability Clearance within the first 6 months of hire to maintain employment eligibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Four years in non-professional technical work in electronics or an allied area.
• Other: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: General knowledge of the basic principles of electronics and the basic materials, elements, or products in the area of specialization. General knowledge and skill in the application of basic principles of applied arithmetic, algebra, and trigonometry, and the system of measure applicable to the area of specialization; in operating equipment applicable to the job according to the standard safety practices; in reading and interpreting technical specifications and drawings; in setting up and calibrating instruments and preparing instruments for testing. Ability to fabricate and assemble electromechanical and structural components and equipment from drawings and specifications; to use a personal computer; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to follow oral and written instructions; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and supplies and/or exert force of to 50 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery and equipment; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
• Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be required. Additional Job Details Required Application Materials: NA

Posting Close Date: October 27, 2026

Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required No. For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department

VPA-Public Safety Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular

Salary Range

Regular Salary Range $49,582.00 - $59,498.00

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources

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