Fire Alarm & Life-Safety Tech (On-Call)

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

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Greensboro seeks an experienced Fire Alarm Technician to maintain and repair campus fire alarm systems and related life-safety equipment. The role includes preventive maintenance, on-call rotation, and detailed record-keeping of tests and inspections.

The position operates under Facilities Operations, with responsibilities spanning in-house construction support, incident response, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electronics or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• NICET Level II or higher certification in Fire Alarm Systems; factory certifications by major manufacturers can be provided if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Repair of Fire Alarm Systems on campus and related safety equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Maintenance of Fire Alarm and all Life Safety Equipment, including preventive tasks.
• Record Keeping of testing and inspections for Fire Protection Systems and related documentation.
• Construction – In-House support for life-safety work in renovation projects and reporting materials and labor.

Skills

Technical maintenance

On-call readiness

Education

Associate’s degree in Electronics

Tools

NICET Level II or higher certification in Fire Alarm Systems

Factory certification by major fire alarm manufacturers

Job description

University of North Carolina at Greensboro seeks an experienced Fire Alarm Technician to maintain and repair campus fire alarm systems and related life-safety equipment. The role includes preventive maintenance, on-call rotation, and detailed record-keeping of tests and inspections.

The position operates under Facilities Operations, with responsibilities spanning in-house construction support, incident response, and safety compliance.