Fire Alarm Technician II

About the Department

The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, build and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year‑round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:

• Design & Construction
• Business Operations
• Campus Operations and Maintenance
• Campus Planning and Strategic Investment

Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service and stewardship.

Join NC State University as a Fire Alarm Technician II and help support the critical electronic infrastructure that keeps our campus safe, efficient, and connected. As part of our Building Maintenance and Operations unit, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing fire alarm essential systems. If you are a detail‑oriented technician with strong hardware and software skills, a passion for problem‑solving, and a desire to support a world‑class university community, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with NC State.

• Maintain, repair, and upgrade campus fire alarm systems to ensure safety and compliance.
• Replace critical system components such as smoke detectors, heat detectors, annunciator panels, and remote panels.
• Configure and commission fire alarm control systems using software engineering principles and electronic diagnostic tools.
• Support and maintain the Facilities Operations radio systems.
• Service and troubleshoot a variety of computer‑based and electronic systems used across the division.
• Perform hardware and software preventive maintenance (PM) to extend system life and prevent failures.
• Implement hardware and software repairs, adjustments, and performance improvements across all assigned systems.
• Perform tasks requiring standing for extended periods
  , working in confined spaces
  , and utilizing various tools.
  Safely climb and work from different types of ladders to access elevated or below‑grade areas (such as roofs, above‑ceiling spaces, and utility pits).
  Be exposed to and work in areas where insects or small animals are occasionally present. All essential tasks must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Lift and transport materials weighing up to 60 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations and perform a wide range of physically demanding tasks in varied outdoor environments
  , ensuring safe handling practices and maintaining productivity in varying weather and terrain conditions.

• Hours subject to change to meet the needs of the University. Required use of safety equipment.
• This position has been designated as essential personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions even though the University may be operating on an alternate schedule.
• This position may assist with snow and ice removal under the direction of a supervisor.

• Associate’s Degree in Electronics; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Progressive experience in electronic fire protection systems and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of local, state and national codes.

• North Carolina driver’s license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Please include a resume/CV and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University…