Life Safety Lead Technician

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eligibility for sign-on bonus the selected candidate for this position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Qualified applicants must apply and be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the state policy following requirements: to be eligible for a sign-on bonus, an individual must not have worked in a probationary, permanent, or time-limited appointment in the last 12 months as an employee in north carolina state government, including but not limited to the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system in a position subject to the state human resources act.

a newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee are eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week). This shra sign-on bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the pay back agreement form.

Additional information regarding the shra sign-on policy can be found (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

posting information

department

career area facilities and skilled trades

is this an internal only recruitment?

is this an internal only recruitment? No

posting open date

posting open date 08/06/2026

Final date to receive applications

Final date to receive applications 08/20/2026

position type

position type permanent staff (shra)

position title

position title electronics specialist - advanced

salary grade equivalent

salary grade equivalent nc10 / gn12

working title

working title life safety lead technician

position number

position number

vacancy

vacancy  p021266

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

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

if time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

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

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.

primary purpose of organizational unit

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 facilities, research lab facilities, athletics facilities, medical school facilities, and offices 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, environment 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.

position summary

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…