Fire Alarm Technician

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

1. Name
2. Company Name
3. Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
4. Email Address
5. Contact Phone Number

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

Job Family

Operations and Skilled Trades

Career Banded Title

Electronics Specialist

Open Date

04/21/2026

Close Date

11/21/2026

FTE

1.000

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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: Knowledge – Technical

Competency Level: Journey

• 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: Problem Solving

Competency Level: Journey

• 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: Safety and Health Compliance

Competency Level: Journey

• 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.

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

Organization

UNCG at a Glance

Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make.

With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.

UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.

The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.

As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.

Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.

UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences

The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22; College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.

Achievements & Accolades

UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/.

Challenging Academic Programs

U.S. News & World Report ranked three UNCG online programs among the best in the nation in the 2015 list of Best Online Programs.

UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.

The graduate program in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies has earned a Top 10 ranking by the The HDFS Report.

Supportive Environment

UNCG is a Military Friendly School for the fourth straight year, putting it in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide that are doing the most to support veterans and ensure their success.

UNCG is ranked among the best colleges for your money nationwide by College Factual, a new site that guides students through the college selection process.

The Education Trust singles out UNCG among the nation’s universities for its success at closing the gap in graduation rates between black and white students.

Engaged Community

For the fifth year in a row, UNCG has earned the “Tree Campus USA” designation for promoting healthy trees and encouraging the spirit of conservation.

UNCG’s innovative dynamic mailbox system has been honored as one of University Business Magazine’s Models of Efficiency.

For the eighth consecutive year, UNCG is highlighted on Washington Monthly’s list of American universities that contribute most to the public good.

Careers at UNCG

UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.

Company info

Website: https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/

Telephone: 336-334-5009

Location: 723 Kenilworth Street, Greensboro, NC 27402, United States