Electronics Technician, Fire Alarm

Join Our Team as an Electronics Technician!

Are you passionate about hands-on technical work and problem-solving?

Be You.

We’re seeking a skilled and motivated individual to perform a variety of technical tasks in the construction, operation, and maintenance of standard electronics equipment and instruments. This role offers the opportunity to grow your expertise in a dynamic environment.

Work Arrangement – On-Site

Anticipated Pay Range - Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $21.20 to USD $35.05. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES

The successful Candidate will have at least 1 year of experience with fire alarms.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education/Training - Work requires a background in Electronics normally acquired through a two-year Associate degree program in Electronics to become familiar with electronic equipment and experimental devices and apparatus common to an electronics repair facility.

Experience - No additional experience is required beyond the Associate degree.

Credit for directly related experience is given on a two for one basis (i.e., four (4) years of related experience are required in lieu of an Associate Degree).

OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

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Work Performed

• Perform a variety of technical tasks in the construction, operation and maintenance of standard electronic equipment and experimental instruments and apparatus; repair electronic circuits by replacing malfunctioning parts and soldering broken connections.
• Inspect and maintain University fire extinguishers and related safety equipment on a predetermined schedule to ensure compliance with established safety standards.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance, inspections and tests on fire hydrants located throughout the University to include water flow test, pressure test, and general maintenance to ensure reliability of equipment in an emergency situation.
• Assist in the collection and disposal of hazardous chemical waste to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations; routinely service campus areas to collect, segregate, pack, treat, and return chemicals to a central location for disposal.
• Assist during emergency spills control involving hazardous chemicals and gases using special equipment and materials to eliminate and/or minimize exposure to the University community.
• Assist University personnel in implementing general fire prevention policies and measures.
• Inspect malfunctioning instrument or components, analyze cause and plan repair procedures; follow predetermined schedule of preventive maintenance.
• Operate test equipment to adjust and calibrate completed instruments and parts for conformance with specified tolerances. Provide technical assistance, instruction and consultation to faculty and student researchers and to staff members for the resolution of special problems.
• Prepare orders for new parts and supplies and maintain records and files on status and location of all electronic parts and equipment.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

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If you're a team-oriented professional with a passion for electronics and a drive to solve technical challenges, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and take the next step in your career with a team that values innovation, collaboration, and growth.

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