What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronics Specialist position at The University of North Carolina Greensboro?
Position Type
Staff
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of over 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.
Position Summary
The Electronic Specialist – Advanced position ensures high quality installation, maintenance, and operation/performance of the University’s telecommunications systems. The Electronic Specialist has responsibility for installing, maintaining, and servicing a variety of telephone equipment, installing voice and data communication circuits, security systems, security cameras, panic systems, door access, fire alarm communication, elevator communications, and associated cabling. The Electronic Specialist is responsible for organizing and completing the technical day-to-day operations assigned through work orders and servicing trouble calls. The Electronic Specialist also performs technical and skilled work in the installation, maintenance, testing, calibration, and communication to BAS of all utility meters. This to include electrical, water, chilled water, and steam to insure accurate readings for energy usage logging and billing. This position also performs hardware and software preventive maintenance, repairs, and improvements. This position will reside in the Life Safety shop and report to the Lead Fire Alarm Tech.
This is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event policy. Mandatory employees are expected to report to or remain at work during adverse weather and emergency events and, if deemed necessary, to work a different schedule or shift than normally assigned. This position may also be required to participate in the On-Call and Emergency Callback program as outlined in the Facilities Operations Standard Operating Procedure.
This is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event policy. Mandatory employees are expected to report to or remain at work during adverse weather and emergency events and, if deemed necessary, to work a different schedule or shift than normally assigned. This position may also be required to participate in the On-Call and Emergency Callback program as outlined in the Facilities Operations Standard Operating Procedure.
Minimum Qualifications
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE IN ELECTRONICS; OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. ALL DEGREES MUST BE RECEIVED FROM APPROPRIATELY ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- Five to seven (5-7) years of direct or related experience and a minimum of an Associate’s degree or two year college equivalent preferred.
Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
- Name,
- Company Name,
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
Recruitment Range
$63,398 - $67,127
Org #-Department
Utility Operations - 56406
Work Hours of Position
8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., M-F
Number of Months per Year
12
Posting Requirements
Job Family
Operations and Skilled Trades
Career Banded Title
Electronics Specialist
Open Date
10/23/2025
Close Date
11/06/2025
FTE
1.000
FLSA
Non-Exempt
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Salary Grade Equivalency
Salary : $63,398 - $67,127