Electronics Specialist - Advanced

posting information

department: es cg-227110

career area: facilities and skilled trades

is this an internal only recruitment? no

posting open date: 09/22/2026

Final date to receive applications: 10/14/2026

position type: permanent staff (shra)

position title: electronics specialist - advanced

salary grade equivalent: nc10 / gn12

working title: i&c technician

position number:

vacancy : p021400

full-time/part-time permanent/time-limited: full-time permanent

hours per week: 40

monday – thursday.

7:00am – 5:30pm.

occasional nights, weekends and/or holidays may be required should business needs dictate.

on-call rotation.

communicable disease mandatory on-site position.

emergency duty & adverse weather position.

work location: chapel hill, nc

position location: north carolina, us

hiring range: $37849 - $83183

to learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the career banding rates spreadsheet.

this position is not eligible for h-1b sponsorship.

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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.

the primary purpose of cogeneration systems is the generation of steam to the various buildings on the university campus and to the unc hospitals. Steam is critical to the operations of the university and unc hospitals. It is used for heating, cooling, domestic hot water, sterilization of surgical instrument, distilled water production, food preparation and dish washing. Cogeneration systems also generates electricity as a byproduct of the steam generation.

It can presently supply about 30 percent of the peak campus electrical load. Cogeneration systems is part of unc energy services.

a sign
-on bonus of $7,458 is available for the successful applicant of this position paid in 2 installments within 12 months of hire: $3,729 within 30 days of hire date & $3,729 12 months after hire date.

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