Electronics Technician

Position Details

Type of Position:
Skilled Crafts and Trades

Workstudy Position:
No

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Closing Date: 07/21/2026

This Electronics Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of campus fire alarm systems, ensuring all equipment operates in compliance with applicable safety codes and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include installing cabling for fire alarm systems, as well as supporting the installation of related electronic security systems such as card access and CCTV. The role involves diagnosing and resolving issues affecting fire alarm, security, and surveillance systems.

Additionally, this position assists with maintaining the accuracy of the campus access control database and responds to after‑hours emergencies and critical system issues as needed.

This position is weather essential.

Regular, reliable, and non‑disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

• Formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• At least three years of experience in the electronics field or equivalent experience
• NICET Level I or the ability to obtain within six months of hire

• All of the above
• NICET Level II Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire
• At least seven years' experience in maintaining access control, alarms, and/or CCTV systems or equivalent

• NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level II Certification
• Experience with low voltage
• Journeyman Electrician License
• Experience with installation access controls

• Knowledge of basic hand tools and small power tools
• Leadership skills
• Ability to perform manual labor under varying working conditions
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Criminal Background check
Sex Offender registry check
Drug Screen required
Motor Vehicle Registry check required

Control Technician I - $57,399 (Commensurate with education and experience)
Control Technician II - $63,139 (Commensurate with education and experience)

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Proof of Veteran Status

John Cornelius

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

Constant Physical Activity:
Balancing, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Climbing, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Sitting

Occasional Physical Activity:
Crouching, Pulling, Reaching

Yes

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.