Posting Details
Posting Details
Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the bestuniversities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sandafter a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmingtonoffers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with abeautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package aswell as other programs, resources, policies, and practices thathelp to support a work/life balance. Our programs have beendesigned to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs andthe needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible fordental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefitplans eligibility begins on the first of the month following dateof hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibilitydate following election and include employer contributions foreither a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optionaldisability plans are also available.
Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiverprogram which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three(3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW orany other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCWcovers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summersession.
As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to theCampus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered oncampus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplementalinsurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paidholidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paidvacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12months of continuous service.
We also offer an abundance of training and development programsthrough our Dare toLearn Academy ,and the employeeassistance program , many of which are offered free ofcharge.
Recruitment Range
$46,671- $52,917
Vacancy Number
S02444
Position Title
Electronics Specialist
Working Title
Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Technician
Competency Level
Journey
Home Department
Maintenance - 35213
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of the Physical Plant is to maintain all theUniversity’s physical assets. This is achieved by repairs as neededand by a proactive plan of inspection and testing of all majorequipment.
College
Facilities - 35200 College
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastaluniversity, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring,research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-classfaculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national levelfor scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerfulacademic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and criticalthinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and globalperspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers afull range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as wellas doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology,nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learningoptions, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSNprogram, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for workingprofessionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree programfocused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarlyactivities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “DoctoralUniversities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University)by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of HigherEducation.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since1969.
Location of Workplace
Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The primary purpose of the Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Technician isto test and maintain the University’s fire, sprinkler, security andother systems as required.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintain fire alarm equipment
- Maintain fire protection sprinkler system equipment
- Maintain circuit boards
- Maintain power supplies and other life safety systems
- Review design and construction or modification of electronicdevices
- Operate standard or specialized testing equipment whiletroubleshooting electronic devices and systems to include:
- fire pumps
- dry/pre-action fire protection sprinkler systems
- wet chemical kitchen hoods
- dry chemical elevator compression systems
- sprinkler system water flow inspections – exercising controlvalves
- battery load testing on fire alarm and burglar systems
- annual fire alarm inspections
- annual area of rescue inspections
- May be assigned to a specific system or multiple systems
- Replace and modify existing systems
- Review plans and specifications for new or existing buildingsto be renovated
- Knowledge of electronic principles, mathematical principles andfundamental physics as applied to electronics.
**This position has been designated as mandatory personnel for theuniversity and may be required to report to work during adverseweather conditions, even though the university may be operating onan alternate schedule. This position may assist with snow, iceand/or debris removal under the direction of a supervisor.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Associate’s degree in electronics; or equivalent combination oftraining and experience. All degrees must be received fromappropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred education, professional skills and experience
- 2+ years performing moderate to advanced level tasks associatedwith fire, security systems and/or other electronic/electricsystems.
- Moderate to advanced level knowledge of microprocessor basedfire and security systems and practices for repair and installationof these systems.
- Ability to design, install and repair.
- Ability to plan work operations, follow oral and writteninstructions and communicate effectively with department heads andother trade and contract workers are required.
- Ability to use computers, IPads, IPhone, for timekeeping,communication, data entry and work order management.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Ability to perform routine fire sprinkler maintenance duties aslisted under the North Carolina Fire Sprinkler MaintenanceTechnician license to include such duties include testing of waterflow and tamper switches on wet and dry sprinkler systems and thetesting of fire pumps.
- Moderate to advanced level knowledge of microprocessor basedfire and security systems and electronic clock systems andpractices for repair and installation of these systems.
- Knowledge of NFPA 25/ NFPA 72 or other life safety systemscodes and standards.
Required Certifications or licensure
- Ability to obtain the Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technicianlicense after 12 months employment with UNCW .
- A valid North Carolina Driver’s license, or be able to obtainone within two weeks of employment.
FTE
1.0 (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year
12 Months
Work Days
Monday - Friday
Work Hours
7:00AM - 4:00PM - with on-call rotation; subject to call-back andemergencies
Type of Position
Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited
Position Number
7107
Job Posting Date
06/24/2024
Posting Close Date
07/08/2024
Number of Openings
Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) onthe posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please besure you have fully completed the entire application, including the‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position.Applications must be submitted through the online applicationsystem to be considered.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), ourculture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization,ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed toproviding equality of educational and employment opportunity forall persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, genderidentity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color,national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexualorientation, political affiliation, veteran status, militaryservice member status, genetic information, or relationship toother university constituents – except where sex, age, or abilityrepresent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications orwhere marital status is a statutorily established eligibilitycriterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believesthat embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff andstudents is critical to our success and paramount in beingrecognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offenderbackground checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motorvehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federallaw requires all employers to verify the identity and employmenteligibility of all persons hired to work in the UnitedStates.
External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/32566
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 Professional References
Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW? (2024)
- UNCW Website
- UNCW LinkedIn Page
- UNCW X Account (formerly Twitter)
- UNCW Employee Referral
- UNCW Instagram Account (UNCW_jobs)
- UNCW Job Alert
- Chronical of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Hispanic Outlook
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- North Carolina Job Network
- Women in Higher Education
- Craigslist
- Career Events/Job Fairs
- Billboards/Marquee
- Other
- * If you selected 'Other' to the question above, please explainhow you found out about this opportunity. Enter N/A if notapplicable.
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