Electronics Specialist, Journey

Electronics Specialist, Journey

Organization: UNC Greensboro – Greensboro, NC

This staffed position is responsible for operating, maintaining, repairing, and upgrading automated fire alarm systems across the 100‑building campus. The role includes hardware and software preventive maintenance, system improvements, and participation in an on‑call rotation. It is a mandatory position under the university’s Adverse Weather and Emergency Event policy.

• Repair and troubleshoot fire alarm systems (40% of time).
• Perform preventive maintenance, testing, and inspection of fire protection systems (40%).
• Maintain accurate records of all tests, inspections, repairs, and associated technical data (15%).
• Support in‑house construction and renovation projects involving life‑safety work (5%).
• Participate in an on‑call rotation and respond to emergency service requests.

Associate’s degree in Electronics or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be earned from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.

• NICET Level II or higher certification in Fire Alarm Systems.
• Factory certification from at least two major fire alarm manufacturers for system programming and operations.
• Experience reviewing building designs for life‑safety systems.
• Experience conducting system operational testing, inspections, and commissioning for access‑control and fire protection systems.
• Ability to prioritize, schedule, assign, and manage workload including service orders, preventive maintenance programs, emergency requests, and backlogs.

• Salary range: $52,549 – $58,388 per year.
• Schedule:
  
  8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday.
• Full‑time, 1.0 FTE; non‑exempt.
• Position number: 999691. Requisition number: S3038.

• Typical duties involve repetitive hand movements, lifting 0–30 lbs., climbing ladders and stairs, and operation of equipment at heights.
• Work may occur in electrical hazards environments, on roofs, inside/outside, and in vehicles.

Applicants must submit a resume and at least three professional references (including a current or former supervisor) with contact information. The application must be completed by 01/16/2026
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The university is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.