Electronics Specialist

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

11d

About The Position

A SIGN -ON BONUS OF $4,919 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE : $2,459.50 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $2,459.50 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE . Installs, repairs, troubleshoots and upgrades electronic and electrical components, including custom manufactured door alarm systems, electronic access control systems, and handicapped doors of various types. Repairs switchgear and checks circuit breakers, busways, load centers, panel boards and connections. Uses appropriate meters to check resistance, amperage, voltages, etc. on any part of secondary electrical systems. Reads and interprets detailed plans, specifications, and diagrams on electrical and electronic projects. Performs preventive maintenance checks to ensure that equipment is operating at proper specifications. Adjusts/calibrates equipment when necessary. Prioritizes work and completes work orders for preventive maintenance in a timely manner. Disposes of used materials in an appropriate manner. Ensures that shop area and vehicle are clean and organized. Performs 24-hour emergency callback on a rotating basis in the electrical, electronic and locksmith fields. Maintains professional relationship with other Housing Support and Facilities Services shops, as well as Housing staff. Serves as a mandatory employee and reports to work in support of essential (mandatory) University operations, even when adverse weather or other emergency events may require the University to close.

Requirements

Journey level experience in electronic access control systems and electrical installation/repairs
Ability to obtain a North Carolina locksmith license within one year of hire.
Ability to serve as a mandatory employee and report to work in support of mandatory University operations, even when adverse weather or other emergency conditions require the University to close.
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License or ability to obtain one prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

Progressive experience in electronics and industrial/commercial electrical trade; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

Installs, repairs, troubleshoots and upgrades electronic and electrical components, including custom manufactured door alarm systems, electronic access control systems, and handicapped doors of various types.
Repairs switchgear and checks circuit breakers, busways, load centers, panel boards and connections.
Uses appropriate meters to check resistance, amperage, voltages, etc. on any part of secondary electrical systems.
Reads and interprets detailed plans, specifications, and diagrams on electrical and electronic projects.
Performs preventive maintenance checks to ensure that equipment is operating at proper specifications.
Adjusts/calibrates equipment when necessary.
Prioritizes work and completes work orders for preventive maintenance in a timely manner.
Disposes of used materials in an appropriate manner.
Ensures that shop area and vehicle are clean and organized.
Performs 24-hour emergency callback on a rotating basis in the electrical, electronic and locksmith fields.
Maintains professional relationship with other Housing Support and Facilities Services shops, as well as Housing staff.
Serves as a mandatory employee and reports to work in support of essential (mandatory) University operations, even when adverse weather or other emergency events may require the University to close.