Safety Lead Technician

department: bldg svcs-lsac-ls systems-245302

career area: facilities and skilled trades

is this an internal only recruitment? no

posting open date: 10/17/2025

Final date to receive applications: 01/19/2026

position type: permanent staff (shra)

position title: electronics specialist - advanced

salary grade equivalent: nc10 / gn12

working title: life safety lead technician

position number:

vacancy : p020594

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.

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.

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 400 campus buildings with approximately 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, and life safety services.

The life safety services section is a specialized unit within the building services division of facilities services. This section is comprised of the life safety/electronic‑specialty shop, the access control/key shop, and the emergency generator shop. This organizational unit delivers a high level of maintenance and support to safeguard human life, property, research and other critical areas of significant financial and time investments for the entire university campus community including all residence halls, classrooms, research lab facilities, athletics facilities, medical school facilities, and office facilities.

These areas include but are not limited to: the central alarm receiving system (cars), all fire alarm detection and suppression systems, security and cctv systems, key control, accessibility controllers, biometric and card access, equipment alarm systems, and backup power emergency generators. Additionally, this unit supports all facets of facilities services, energy services, environmental health & safety, public safety, facilities planning & construction, and residential student housing in their efforts to support the campus community, all of which contribute to the university’s mission of teaching, research and public service.

a sign‑on bonus of $6,283 is available for the successful applicant of this position paid in 2 installments within 12 months of hire: $3,141.50 within 30 days of hire date & $3, months after hire date.

functions as a technical team leader that supports the mission of the life safety shop. Responsibilities include providing technical support, training and orientation to all technicians…