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Lead Electronic Equipment Tech

  • 494917
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • FM-Cust/Maint
  • Facilities/Maintenance/Trades
  • Full-time Staff
  • Closing on: Jul 8 2024

Salary/Position Classification

  • $55,000+ dependent on experience, Annual, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • 40 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

This is a technician position, which is necessary for installing, maintaining, testing, and retrofitting electronic systems and technologies on campus in academic, housing, and administrative buildings. These types of electronic systems include: fire-life-safety, fire alarm systems, electronic door access, video surveillance, building security, personnel duress, classroom presentation technologies, public address, and message boards and scoreboards.

This position requires an electronic technician who has a well-versed knowledge of electronic controls, computer systems, networking, and application programs. Strong knowledge of electronic components, controllers, field devices, and sensors is needed.

All Facilities Management positions are subject to callbacks seven day a week, 24 hours a day.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Install, Maintain, and Test Electronic Systems
  • Install, maintain, and test: fire, life, and safety systems; security and surveillance systems; electronic door access systems; personnel duress; electronic portions of energy metering systems; classroom presentation technologies; message and scoreboards; and public address systems.
  • Research and use installation instructions, owner’s manuals, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
  • Use test equipment for troubleshooting anomalies.
  • Assist and escort service contractors and inspectors.
  • Set up and teardown public address equipment for special indoor and outdoor events.
  • Install and repair connectors and circuit boards using crimping and soldering tools. 
  • Document Forms and Reports
  • Document periodic maintenance of electronic systems and annual fire alarm reports.
  • Document work done by using forms and creating diagrams, drawings, illustrations, and spreadsheets.

Required Competencies

  • Ability to effectively interact, communicate, and deal with students, faculty, staff, and co-workers
  • Thorough knowledge of the tools, materials, methods, and practices of the general electronics trade
  • Read wiring, schematic, and functional diagrams
  • Use operator, user, and installation manuals
  • Troubleshoot low-voltage control circuits/systems
  • Use multi-meters and testers
  • Terminate video and data cables
  • Create text documents and data base spreadsheets using Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to work in elevated positions on ladders and in portable and truck-operated lifts
  • Ability to work in crawl spaces, above ceilings, and other cramped spaces

Minimum Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Two years of related work experience
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associates Degree in Electronics or Trade School
  • Supervisory experience

To Apply

Please submit application materials by closing date.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701.777.4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit. 

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.