What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Alarm Technician 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
**Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration
This is a skilled position with responsibility to operate, maintain, repair, and upgrade, as directed, the automated fire alarm systems on campus. This position also performs hardware and software preventive maintenance, repairs, improvements and participate in an on-call rotation.
40% – Repair of Fire Alarm Systems
40% – Maintenance of Fire Alarm and all Safety Equipment
15% – Record Keeping and Administration of All Testing and Inspections of Fire Protection Systems
5% – Construction – In-House
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 is a skilled position with responsibility to operate, maintain, repair, and upgrade, as directed, the automated fire alarm systems on campus. This position also performs hardware and software preventive maintenance, repairs, improvements and participate in an on-call rotation.
40% – Repair of Fire Alarm Systems
40% – Maintenance of Fire Alarm and all Safety Equipment
15% – Record Keeping and Administration of All Testing and Inspections of Fire Protection Systems
5% – Construction – In-House
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.
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
Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
- NICET Level II or higher certification in Fire Alarm Systems. Training can be provided if not certified.
- Factory certification by at least (2) major fire alarm manufacturers in programming and operations of their systems. Training can be provided if not certified.
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
$52,549 - $58,388
Org #-Department
Utility Operations - 56406
Work Hours of Position
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F
Number of Months per Year
12
Posting Requirements
Job Family
Operations and Skilled Trades
Career Banded Title
Electronics Specialist
Open Date
04/21/2026
Close Date
08/06/2026
FTE
1.000
FLSA
Non-Exempt
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Salary Grade Equivalency
Salary : $52,549 - $58,388