Electronics Specialist - Journey

posting information

posting information

department bldg svcs-lsac-2nd shift-245320

career area facilities and skilled trades

is this an internal only recruitment? no

posting open date 07/22/2026

Final date to receive applications 08/19/2026

position type permanent staff (shra)

position title electronics specialist - journey

salary grade equivalent nc09 / gn09

working title life safety technician

position number

vacancy p021219

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

if time-limited, estimated duration of appointment


hours per week 40

work schedule

monday – friday, 4:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

work location chapel hill, nc

position location north carolina, us

hiring range $52,549 - $74,585

pay band information

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

notice to applicants

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

position summary information

be a tar heel!

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.

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 300 campus buildings with more than 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, life safety services, and the office of waste reduction and recycling.

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 $4,919 is available for the successful applicant of this position paid in two installments within 12 months of hire : $2,459.50 within 30 days of hire…