I&C Technician

Department : ES CG-227110

Career Area :

Facilities and Skilled Trades

Is this an internal only recruitment? :

No

Posting Open Date : 11 / 07 / 2025

Application Deadline :

01 / 05 / 2026

Position Type :

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Electronics Specialist - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent :

NC09 / GN09

Working Title : I&C Technician

Position Number : 20065891

Vacancy ID : P020634

Full-time / Part-time Permanent / Time-Limited :

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week : 40

Work Schedule :

Monday – Thursday 7 : 00AM – 5 : 30PM

Occasional nights, weekends and / or holidays may be required should business needs dictate.

On-call rotation.

Communicable Disease Mandatory On-site primary position.

Emergency Duty & Adverse Weather Position.

Work Location : CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location : North Carolina, US

Hiring Range : $50,000 - $65,000

Pay Band Information :

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet .

Be a Tar Heel! :

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work / life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit :

The primary purpose of Cogeneration Systems is the generation of steam to the various buildings on the University campus and to the UNC Hospitals. Steam is critical to the operations of the University and UNC Hospitals. It is used for heating, cooling, domestic hot water, sterilization of surgical instrument, distilled water production, food preparation and dish washing. Cogeneration Systems also generates electricity as a byproduct of the steam generation. It can presently supply about 30 percent of the peak campus electrical load. Cogeneration Systems is part of UNC Energy Services.

Position Summary :

A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $5,838 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE : $2,919 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $2,919 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.

This position provides an intermediate (journeyman) skill set in Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E). The skill set level for this position allows one to work independently on less complicated equipment and systems or with minimal instruction and direction from Superintendent and / or Advanced-level Technicians. This position is responsible for the installation, preventive, predictive, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of the boilers, all associated balance of plant auxiliary equipment and fuel handling systems. (Examples : PLC’s, CDS, VFD, VDS’s, plant electrical systems consisting of 12.47kV, 4.16kV, 2.3kV, 480V and 120 / 280V, 480V motor control centers, CEMS, scientific analyzers for the water chemistry, steam turbine and diesel generator voltage regulators and governor control systems, electrical protective relaying). This position provides an intermediate (journeyman) skill set in the electrical, instrumentation and control circuitry on equipment and systems. (Examples : Instrument air, fans, pumps, valves, control valves, mills, cooling towers, fluid drives, air compressors water treatment systems, bag houses, fuel handling systems, stack lights and railroad crossing signals). This requires a fundamental understanding of said systems, equipment, and components. This position will perform minimal program modifications, revise control graphics and tune PLC’s / DCS digital and analog control loops. It will also allow for development, modification and implementation of daily reports on the DCS. With appropriate training, this position is expected to become conversant with the EPA and DAQ regulatory requirements as they pertain to the CEMS.

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.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

Experience in the repair and maintenance in a variety of electrical / electronic equipment or systems. Must operate state vehicles so candidate must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license or ability to obtain prior to hire. This position must participate in rotational On-Call duty. Must have the ability to work in extreme weather conditions including extreme heat / cold, direct sun, precipitation and / or wind. Must be able to remain in a single or stationary location / position for extended periods of time. Must have ability to ascend / descend stairs in buildings without an elevator. This position will require employee(s) to enter confined spaces or hazardous environments with the appropriate PPE in accordance with established procedures.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

Experience in the repair and maintenance in a variety of electrical / electronic equipment or systems. Must operate state vehicles so candidate must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license or ability to obtain prior to hire. This position must participate in rotational On-Call duty. Must have the ability to work in extreme weather conditions including extreme heat / cold, direct sun, precipitation and / or wind. Must be able to remain in a single or stationary location / position for extended periods of time. Must have ability to ascend / descend stairs in buildings without an elevator. This position will require employee(s) to enter confined spaces or hazardous environments with the appropriate PPE in accordance with established procedures.

Required Licenses / Certifications :

Valid NC Driver’s License.

Special Physical / Mental Requirements :

This position supports the Cogeneration Facility and Manning Drive Steam Plant which is a continuous 24 / 7-365 days operation to meet the demands and maintain reliability of the University campus and UNC Hospitals. Events that jeopardize the facility’s capacity to produce steam and electricity must be correct immediately. This position has been predetermined and designated as necessary for mandatory operations. Therefore, it is an Emergency Duty, Adverse Weather and Communicable Disease Mandatory (CDM) position. As such, it is expected to report to or remain at work during periods of adverse weather (hurricane, snow, etc.), university emergency (fire, power outage, etc.), and / or communicable disease (public health emergency, communicable disease outbreak, etc.). This position will participate in an On-Call rotation to cover after-hours and / or weekend emergencies. This position will operate state vehicles so candidate must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license or ability to obtain prior to hire. Must have the ability to work in extreme weather conditions including extreme heat / cold, direct sun, precipitation and / or wind. Must be able to remain in a single or stationary location / position (sit, stand and / or squat) for extended periods of time. Must have ability to ascend / descend stairs in buildings without an elevator. This position will require employee(s) to enter confined spaces or hazardous environments with the appropriate PPE in accordance with established procedures.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities :

Not Applicable.

Position / Schedule Requirements :

Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Night work occasionally, On-call, Overtime occasionally, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally

Special Instructions :

• ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS

The selected candidate for this position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Qualified applicants must apply and be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements :

To be eligible for a Sign-on bonus, an individual must not have worked in a probationary, permanent, or time-limited appointment in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including but not limited to the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system in a position subject to the State Human Resources Act.

A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee are eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week).

This SHRA Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found https : / / oshr.nc.gov / policies / sign-and-retention-bonus-policy .