UTS- Temporary Fire Alarm Technician at UNC Chapel Hill

Position Information

Posting Number: PG195688TM
Position Number: 48SM21
Position Type: Temporary

Essential

Job Duties:

This position serves as part of the life safety and building systems support team, responsible for ensuring the proper operation, maintenance, programming, and repair of Fire Detection and Suppression Systems across campus facilities. The role requires specialized expertise in fire alarm systems, sprinkler and suppression systems (wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, and chemical), as well as related safety systems such as Security, CCTV, Card Access, and Central Alarm Receiving Stations.

The position ensures compliance with all applicable codes and standards, including NFPA, NC Department of Insurance, ADA, and Life Safety 101 requirements, to maintain a safe and code-compliant environment.

Is Time Limited: Yes

If Yes, Appointment Length:

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits: As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts
, Wellness & Recreation Membership
, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Job City & State: Chapel Hill, NC
Department:

Classification

Title:

Temporary-Professional Non Faculty

Working Title: UTS
- Temporary Fire Alarm Technician at UNC Chapel Hill

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8 am - 4:30 pm

Other Work/Responsibilities: N/A

Minimum Experience/

Education:

• Experience in the installation, programming, maintenance, and repair of Fire Detection and Suppression Systems, including alarm and sprinkler systems.
• Experience interpreting and applying relevant codes and standards (NFPA, ADA, NC Department of Insurance, and Life Safety 101).
• Experience using diagnostic and programming tools, test equipment, and system software for troubleshooting electronic systems.

Department

Required Skills:

• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Ability to identify and resolve, or make recommendations for, non-standard or complex problems involving electronic devices, subsystems, and systems through inspection, maintenance, or post-installation/failure analysis.
• Ability to troubleshoot and evaluate multiple options, selecting appropriate actions by considering potential outcomes and system impact.
• Ability to operate specialized test equipment to diagnose and repair non-standard electronic devices and systems.
• Ability to research technical and electronic literature to modify, build, or interface electronic devices as needed.
• Responds promptly to service calls with appropriate tools, diagnostic and programming equipment, and applicable system documentation.
• Properly diagnoses and corrects system issues using laptop computers for diagnostics, history interrogation, operating system evaluation, and system database review.
• Utilizes electronic test and diagnostic equipment to isolate defective components within boards or modules to prevent recurring failures.
• Coordinates with the Life Safety/Electronic Shop Lead Technician to review and approve any required system database or operating program changes prior to implementation.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,

Education:

• Identical bullet items as above: ability to identify and resolve, troubleshoot, operate, research, respond, diagnose, and coordinate with Lead Technician prior to implementation.

Required License or Certification:

• NICET Level I Certification in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems
• Limited Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician License issued by the NC State Board of Examiners
• Limited Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician License issued by the NC State Board of Examiners

All licenses and certifications must be obtained within three (3) years of employment as a condition of continued employment.

Valid NC Driver's License required? No
Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Anticipated Hiring Range: $28.00/hourly

Job Open Date: 01/05/2026

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