Why work at Facilities & Services?
F&S’ diverse workforce and inclusive workplace consists of dedicated, experienced, and skilled professionals who take pride in helping the university achieve excellence through our many services. Fostering collaboration across campus with faculty, students, and staff and maximizing the impact of programs and services is vital in supporting the mission of the university. F&S’ team of talented and dedicated employees plan, build, maintain, and serve the campus while exhibiting our team’s core values of Trust, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Perseverance in all aspects of their work.
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Full-Time Positions
Office Manager in Planning, Design, and Construction – Apply by July 6
This position performs a wide variety of administrative duties for the Planning, Design, and Construction team, with emphasis in supporting: Director of Project Delivery and Director of Planning & Design.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on July 6, 2026. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Ken McCray @ klmccray@illinois.edu, or call 217-300-6211. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Planner, Campus Historic Preservation Officer – Apply by July 8
The Planner Campus Historic Preservation Officer is responsible for project planning at all levels, from project definition through design. Project planning duties include assisting in the evaluation and establishment of campus standards for project definition, planning, design, and methods of project delivery. The Planner Campus Historic Preservation Officer also has primary responsibility to serve as the campus consultant on all facilities or properties for which preservation issues are of concern. Consultation with the Associate Director of Project Planning and Director of Planning and Design is required on all major decisions.
Applications must be received by July 8, 2026 at 6:00 pm (Central Time). Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Ken McCray at 217-300-6211 or email klmccray@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Driver Foreperson – Apply by July 10
The Driver Foreperson plans, coordinates, assigns, and supervises transportation and moving operations involving personnel, equipment, supplies, materials and vehicles. The Foreperson provides supervision to Drivers, Heavy Drivers, Driver Sub-Forepersons, and other assigned personnel, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and professionally. This position is responsible for setting expectations, maintaining accountability, and fostering a respectful work environment.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on July 10, 2026. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Lance Oliver- OliverL@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Capital Maintenance Planning Professional – Apply by July 25
The Capital Maintenance Planning Professional, has primary responsibility for pre-planning efforts addressing deferred maintenance for academic facilities. Using professional project delivery expertise, technical knowledge of building systems and codes, develop preliminary project scopes and budgets to address known deficiencies, assist in the prioritization of campus capital renewal needs, review construction documents and shop drawings provided by professional services consultants and internal F&S staff to confirm conformance with identified scope, provide opinion on applicable codes, and accurately track completed deficiencies in the facility condition reports. Maintain accurate record keeping of the completed projects. Support the mission, vision, values and guiding principles of Facilities & Services.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on July 25, 2026. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Ken McCray at klmccray@illinois.edu, or call 217-300-6211. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Capital Maintenance Planning Specialist – Apply by July 25
The Capital Maintenance Planning Specialist, under the direction of a design professional has the responsibility for pre-planning efforts addressing deferred maintenance for academic facilities. Using project delivery expertise, technical knowledge of systems and codes, develop preliminary project scopes and budgets to address known deficiencies, assist in the prioritization of campus capital renewal needs, review construction documents and shop drawings to confirm conformance with identified scope, provide opinion on applicable codes, and accurately track completed deficiencies in the facility condition reports. Support the mission, values and guiding principles of Facilities & Services.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on July 25, 2026. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Ken McCray at klmccray@illinois.edu, or call 217-300-6211. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Interior Designer, Capital Planning – Apply by July 31
The Interior Designer, Capital Planning, has primary responsibility for project planning at all levels as it relates to interior design. This includes developing the scope for interior projects with campus clients/users. It also includes selection of interior materials and furniture; development, review, and processing of quotes for small project purchases; coordination of installations; and collaborating with F&S Engineering Services on small projects. The position will be responsible for assisting in the evaluation and establishment of campus standards for project definition, planning, and design.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 7/31/2026. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact klmccay@illinois.edu, or call 217-300-6211. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Check back regularly for open positions, and apply for them at https://humanresources.illinois.edu/job-seekers/.
Extra Help Positions
Interior Designer / Interior Architect
The Interior Designer / Interior Architect, Capital Planning, has primary responsibility for project planning at all levels as it relates to interior design. This includes developing the scope for interior projects with campus clients/users. It also includes selection of interior materials and furniture; development, review, and processing of quotes for small project purchases; coordination of installations; and collaborating with F&S Engineering Services on small projects. The position will be responsible for assisting in the evaluation and establishment of campus standards for project definition, planning, and design.
Recommended Qualifications:
*Bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture, or related field.
*Two years of progressively responsible administrative experience in interior design, facility planning and management.
Send application materials to Cheryl Bicknell, Assoc. Dir. of Project Planning, bicknell@illinois.edu.
Benefits at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois is a mission-driven organization that comes with a myriad of benefits and opportunities. To learn more about the campus-wide benefits of employment, click here: University Benefits.
Internship Program
The program is available to students enrolled on the Urbana campus. The Internship Program brings undergraduates and graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds to F&S. Spanning across nearly every division of F&S, time is spent helping complete work, but hopefully in a way that helps them.
Diversity Statement
We have a diverse workforce in an inclusive workplace that unleashes the talents of all employees to create value, deliver superior support, and develop innovative solutions for the customers we serve. We will treat our co-workers and customers in a manner that encourages and strengthens an environment of inclusivity.
How to Apply: http://humanresources.illinois.edu/job-seekers/how-to-apply/index.html.
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The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (go.illinois.edu/EEO).
As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility. For more information, call 217-333-2137.