Electronics Technician

this recruitment is for two (2) electronics specialist – contributing positions  & ). By applying, you will be considered for both positions.

posting information

department

career area facilities and skilled trades

is this an internal only recruitment?

no

posting open date

10/16/2026

Final date to receive applications

10/26/2026

position type

permanent staff (shra)

position title

electronics specialist - contributing

salary grade equivalent

nc08 / gn07

working title

position number

, 0005218

vacancy

p021479

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 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.

a sign
-on bonus of $4,235 is available for the successful applicant of this position paid in 2 installments within 12 months of hire : $2,117.50 within 30 days of hire date & $2, months after hire date . Serves as a team member in support of the mission of the life safety‑access control shop in the daily functions and…