Electronics Specialist

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Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.

As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy ,and the employee assistance program , many of which are offered free of charge.
Recruitment Range $49,630 - $53,219 Vacancy Number S02488 Position Title Electronics Specialist Working Title Electronics Specialist Competency Level Journey Home Department Physical Plant - 35210 Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of the Physical Plant is to maintain all the University’s physical assets. This is achieved by repairs as needed and by a proactive plan of inspection and testing of all major equipment.

The Access Management Technicians provide technological support to improve business operations and service to students, faculty and staff. The unit offers consulting services; applications development and maintenance services; RFP services; vendor package evaluation services; and data integration/ data conversion services. The various business units in the division use systems operating on varied platforms; the focus being web-based or web-enabled systems. These systems often have interfaces to major administrative systems of the university or the state.
College Facilities - 35200 College College/School Information University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Electronics Specialist will provide enterprise-wide hardware and technical support for Lenel OnGuard Electronic Access Control and Genetec Video Management System.

This position will be responsible for the following duties:

• Coordinate with Project Management and Contractors for the construction of new facilities and the retrofit of existing facilities for card access and security camera installations to secure campus buildings and structures
• Perform or oversee installations
• Identify issues with existing access control and security camera equipment, troubleshoot and repair as required
• Develop innovative solutions to improve the operations and reliability of systems and equipment
• Responsible for keeping work orders and other documentation up to date and accurate
• Work closely with UNCW Physical Security Lock Shop to assist in the maintenance and repair of campus standard and electrified door hardware, key and core issues and automatic door operators

This position has been designated as mandatory personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions, even though the University may be operating on an alternate schedule.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Associate’s degree in electronics; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred education, professional skills and experience

• Knowledge of computers, equipment and peripherals as well as a basic understanding of network and IP protocol
• Demonstrate an aptitude for learning and using Windows and Apple based software
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with computer support representatives, telecommunications, Physical Plant, Facilities and Project Management personnel as well as contractors and vendors
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction and work with minimal supervision
• Experience with electronic systems and researching, ordering, and tracking associated parts and equipment

Required Certifications or licensure
N/A
FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week) Months Per Year 12 Months Work Days Monday - Friday; with some on call and emergency call back Work Hours 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; with some on call and emergency call back Type of Position Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Position Number 7569 Job Posting Date 08/27/2024 Posting Close Date 09/10/2024 Number of Openings Single Incumbent Special Notes to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure 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 application system to be considered.

This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency, training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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