Fire Alarm Technician

The University of North Carolina; Greensboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Greensboro seeks an Electronics Specialist to operate, maintain, repair, and upgrade campus fire alarm systems per codes and safety standards. The role includes hardware/software preventive maintenance, testing, and on-call rotation; 40% repair, 40% maintenance, 15% record-keeping, 5% in-house construction.

Work hours 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday. Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s degree in Electronics or equivalent, NICET II or higher, and a valid driver’s license; salary

Qualifications

• NICET II certification or higher in fire alarm systems is required.
• Factory certifications by at least two major fire alarm manufacturers preferred.
• Associate’s degree in electronics or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Repair of fire alarm systems and safety equipment as listed.
• Maintenance of fire alarm and life safety equipment per codes.
• Maintain accurate records of testing and inspections.
• In-house construction and related tasks as assigned.

Skills

NICET Level II certification

Factory certification by major fire al

Education

Associate’s degree in electronics

Tools

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Requisition Number S3116

Position Number 013991

Position Classification Title Electronics Specialist

Functional Title

Position Type Staff

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.

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 participate 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

Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET Level II or higher certification in Fire Alarm Systems. Training can be provided if not certified.
• Factory certification by at least (2) major fire alarm manufacturers in programming and operations of their systems. Training can be provided if not certified.

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.

Recruitment Range $52,549 - $58,388

Org #-Department Utility Operations - 56406

Work Hours of Position 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F

Number of Months per Year 12

Posting Requirements

Job Family Operations and Skilled Trades

Career Banded Title Electronics Specialist

Open Date 04/21/2026

Close Date 10/01/2026

FTE 1.000

FLSA Non-Exempt

If other, please indicate

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Salary Grade Equivalency

Key Responsibilities

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Key Responsibility

Repair of Fire Alarm Systems

• Perform emergency service, repairs and system outages as required to campus fire protection systems to ensure proper operation and correct levels of protection are maintained. This includes centralized hardware and software, as well as peripheral building panels, devices and associated hardware.
• Act as technical liaison for Facilities Operations for these systems during performance of these duties.
• Wear appropriate PPE . Use lockout tag out. Go to all safety training offered.

Key Responsibility

Maintenance of Fire Alarm & All Life Safety Equipment

• Perform preventive maintenance and testing of fire protection systems per applicable codes and requirements.
• Additionally, assist with completion of these duties as required to ensure proper operational status is maintained.

Key Responsibility

Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records of campus fire protection systems including facility plans and associated technical data.
• Provide this and other documentation to support the above-mentioned responsibilities to all departments that are required in an accurate and timely manner.

Key Responsibility

Construction – In-House

• Life Safety work in support of in-house renovation/construction projects.
• Submit labor and materials reports to supervisor on a daily basis.
• Ensure sufficient materials are on hand for completion of project.
• Ensure assigned vehicle is available for servicing and ready for use.
• Perform other tasks as may be safely and legally assigned by supervisor.

Competency

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Competency

Competency Knowledge – Technical

Competency Description

• Ability to perform a variety of recurring and non-recurring tasks/functions using a working knowledge of electronic principles and use of non-standard tools and specialized test equipment.
• Ability to modify standard circuitry to improve its performance or to perform special effects.
• Ability to troubleshoot non-standard electronic devices or devices for which documentation is incomplete or not available.
• Ability to represent the organization in modification and capital project engineering, design, and construction.

Competency Level Journey

Competency

Competency Problem Solving

Competency Description

• Ability to identify (and may require ability to resolve or make recommendations for) non-standard/more complex problems with electronic devices, electronic subsystems and systems through inspection and maintenance, or after system/equipment installation/failure.
• Ability to troubleshoot and evaluate options.
• Ability to choose appropriate action by considering potential outcomes.
• Ability to operate specialized test equipment to troubleshoot and repair non-standard electronic devices and systems.
• Ability to research electronic literature to modify, build, or interface electronic devices.

Competency Level Journey

Competency

Competency Safety and Health Compliance

Competency Description

• Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve potential safety problems and unsafe work practices in assigned area.
• Ability to demonstrate to employees and others, safe ways to perform job tasks or the use of equipment.
• Ability to inform supervisor of unusual safety concerns and make recommendations for resolution using applicable codes and regulations.
• Ability to determine appropriate protective equipment based on established standards.
• Ability to regularly assess site and shop operations for safety.
• May require ability to interact with vendors and contractors to verify proper installation and operation to ensure safety of faculty and general public.

Competency Level Journey

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

"R" for Rare (0-30%),"O" for Occasional (30-60%),"F" for Frequent (60-90%),"C" for Constant (90-100%)

Physical Effort

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - F, Holding - F, Finger Dexterity - F, Vision-Skilled Trades - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Color Distinction - F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Vision-Visual inspection - F, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - F, Pushing/Pulling - F, Climbing-Stairs - F, Bending - F, Squatting - F, Crawling - F, Reaching - F

Work Environment Driving - Car/Truck - F, Driving - Standar/Automatic - F, Location - Roof - F, Equipment/Machines - Heights - F, Equipment/Machines - Roofs - F, Equipment/Machines - Ladders - F, Equipment/Machines - Step Stools - F, Equipment/Machines - Scaffolds - F, Night/Dark - F, Inside - F, Outside - F, Exposure to potential Hazardous Conditions - F, Electrical Hazards - F, Overtime - F

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have NICET II Certification?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least five years experience in the field of fire and life safety?
  • yes
  • no
• * Do you have factory certification by a major fire alarm manufacturer, if so, with who?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
  • UNCGjobsearch Website
  • Greensboro News & Record
  • Carolina Peacemaker
  • Other Newspaper
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Other