Fume Hood Specialist

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Electronics Specialist - Advanced to design, install, and maintain Direct Digital Control systems for critical environments, including operating rooms and biosafety labs. The role requires extensive knowledge of DDC, HVAC operations, and building automation interfaces.

Responsibilities include quality-control inspections, contractor coordination, and ensuring indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electronics or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of DDC systems and HVAC operations
• Valid NC Driver's License or ability to obtain one; refrigerant certification within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled quality-control inspections of contractors’ work to ensure contract compliance
• Coordinate site visits with contractors and document deficiencies
• Enter service orders and drive corrective actions in the work management system
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to technicians and participate in technical meetings

Skills

DDC systems

HVAC operations

IT networking

Lab containment systems

Safety practices

Education

Associate's degree in electronics

Tools

AccuValve

Phoenix Controls

Tek-Air

Siemens

Job description

Job Details

• Department: Bldg Svcs-EMCS-DDC-245502
• Career Area: Facilities and Skilled Trades
• Is this an internal only recruitment?: No
• Posting Open Date: 08/21/2026
• Application Deadline: 08/31/2026
• Position Type: Permanent Staff (SHRA)
• Position Title: Electronics Specialist - Advanced
• Salary Grade Equivalent: NC10 / GN12
• Working Title: Fume Hood Specialist
• Position Number: 20077772
• Vacancy ID: P021313
• Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited: Full-Time Permanent
• Hours per week: 40
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Work Location: CHAPEL HILL, NC
• Position Location: North Carolina, US
• Hiring Range: $67,127 - $91,035
• Pay Band Information: To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
• Notice to Applicants: This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

About the University

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Building Services provide full maintenance and repair services for all UNC facilities and ensure the proper operation of those facilities in support of the UNC mission of teaching, research and public service. Building Services supports more than 300 campus buildings with more than 18 million gross square feet of space. The teams that provide quality maintenance, repair and construction services that support the teaching, research, and public service mission of the University include Campus Maintenance, EMCS, Facilities Operations Support, Housing Support, HVAC Systems, Life Safety Services, and the Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling. The HVAC and Energy Management Controls systems shops are responsible for the maintenance of HVAC and building automation control systems. The shops' mission is to ensure that buildings are maintaining indoor air quality (IAQ) requirements, that building conditions are adequate for the program needs of the occupants, equipment, and research being conducted therein; and to ensure that space conditions are kept within the state and university energy policy guidelines, unless exemptions have been granted based on special needs in accordance with the policy guidelines.

Position Summary

A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $6,283 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN TWO INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE: $3,141.50 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $3,141.50 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE. UNC-CH has multiple generations and brands of controls, each generation requiring different software tools, interfaces, operating systems, architecture, protocols, components, migration planning, and specialized training. This position focuses on the design, specification, installation, maintenance, and operation of assigned brands/generations of Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, which involves developing and debugging building level system architectures including interfaces between varying protocols and manufacturers. This position performs highly complex and specialized work on DDC control systems for critical applications such as operating rooms, biosafety labs, art museums, repositories, and data centers where environmental control is mission critical in addition to meeting indoor air quality, occupant comfort, and energy-efficiency requirements. This position also supports maintenance and service contracts for laboratory containment equipment, including chemical fume hoods and biological safety cabinets. Responsibilities include conducting scheduled quality-control inspection of work performed by equipment contractors to ensure compliance with contract specifications; coordinating and attending site visits with contractors; making note of deficiencies identified during inspections; initiating appropriate documentation toward resolving those deficiencies; and utilizing the work management system to enter and direct service orders to initiate repairs and corrective actions of documented deficiencies. Other responsibilities include providing technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring other technicians to ensure they have the programming tools and other resources they need, making recommendations to management that are strategically focused on refining controls strategy moving forward, and participating in technical meetings. Must possess a valid NC Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one prior to start date. Universal Refrigerant Certification or Type 1 and II Refrigerant Certification required within 90 days of hire.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Associate's degree in electronics; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

Ability to understand the theory and have strong working abilities and knowledge of DDC systems, HVAC operations, IT networking, biological and chemical laboratory containment systems, and safe working practices in these environments. Progressively responsible experience in the installation, operation, and maintenance of complex DDC systems and laboratory containment systems. Knowledge of laboratory ventilation equipment, including biological safety cabinets, sash sensors, air valves, face velocity monitors and chemical fume hoods; experience with fume hood control systems such as AccuValve, Phoenix Controls, Tek-Air, and Siemens. Knowledge of and experience supporting contractors across multiple manufacturers in the maintenance, operation and safety of laboratory containment systems. Candidates with prior proven success in Building Automation Systems (BAS) design, estimating, and project management, particularly under State government and university statutes, procedures, and guidelines are preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Must possess a valid NC Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one prior to start date. Universal Refrigerant Certification or Type 1 and II Refrigerant Certification required within 90 days of hire.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Ability to climb ladders, work from scaffolds, work in confined spaces, work above ceilings and crawl under buildings and structures; ability to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs., wear a respirator, safety shoes, and other personal protective equipment (PPE) as determined by the task being performed, and work in areas containing bio-hazardous material, animals used for research, or chemicals. Ability to respond to visual and audible alarms and alerts. Ability to report to work in support of essential (mandatory) University operations even when adverse weather or other emergency events, including a public health emergency, may require the University to close. Ability to provide after-hours and holiday call-back support for HVAC related outages and issues. May require working in active BSL3 labs, which requires a baseline blood draw, a physical, vaccines (currently flu and tetanus), and annual medical certification, respirator fit testing, and specific training. Entry into such labs requires escort from the department of Environment, Health, and Safety, respirator use, safety attire, and possibly shower in/out.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

• Evening work occasionally
• Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
• Exposure to Hazardous Materials
• Night work occasionally
• On-call
• Overtime occasionally
• Respirator, general use
• Valid NC Driver's License
• Weekend work occasionally

Special Instructions

**ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS** The selected candidate for this position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Qualified applicants must apply and be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements: To be eligible for a Sign-on bonus, an individual must not have worked in a probationary, permanent, or time-limited appointment in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including but not limited to the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system in a position subject to the State Human Resources Act. A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee are eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week). This SHRA Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy.

Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail] Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.