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.
Full-Time Positions
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Senior Planner, Project Planning – Apply by April 28 (extended)
The Senior Planner, Capital Programs, Project Planning has primary responsibility for project planning at all levels, from project definition through design. The Senior Planner, Capital Programs, Project Planning will be responsible for assisting in the evaluation and establishment of campus standards for project definition, planning, design, and methods of project delivery. This position is responsible for supervision of assigned planning staff as well as administration of established pre-planning and planning phase services provided to the campus by Facilities & Services (F&S).
Applications must be received by 6 p.m. (Central Time) on March 31, 2025. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact klmccray@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Landscape Architect – Apply by April 28 (extended)
The Landscape Architect, Project Planning, has primary responsibility for master planning, site planning, project planning at all levels, from project definition through design, landscape architecture, facility demolitions and professional responsibilities as assigned. The Landscape Architect, Project Planning, will also be responsible for assisting in the evaluation and establishment of campus standards for project definition, planning, design, and methods of project delivery. This position also serves in the role of Campus Landscape Architect for the Urbana campus.
Applications must be received by 6 p.m. (Central Time) on March 31, 2025. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact klmccray@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Engineer, Planning – Apply by April 28 (extended)
The Engineer, Planning has primary responsibility for project planning at all levels, from project definition through design. The Engineer, Planning will also be responsible for assisting in the evaluation and establishment of campus standards for project definition, planning, design, and methods of project delivery.
Applications must be received by 6 p.m. (Central Time) on March 31, 2025. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact klmccray@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Accounting Specialist – Apply by April 4
This position prepares, enters, and reviews utility billing and expense data in the Energy Billing System (EBS), Chrome River, Banner Finance, and the AiM work management system monthly. Processes utility service payments and prepares Excel sheets for import into EBS, reviews utility usage data for accuracy, runs utility usage and cost reports for various stakeholders, and responds to a variety of inquiries regarding utility usage and cost data. Supervisor provides general instructions and assistance as required. Work is performed independently.
Applications must be received by 6 p.m. (Central Time) on April 4, 2025. 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 Jennifer Weaver jdw86@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Painter Sub-Foreperson – Apply by April 3
The Painter Sub-Foreperson is responsible for duties associated with administration and operations of the Paint, Glass, and Sign shops. The Painter Sub-Foreperson assists with the planning, scheduling, coordinating and supervising work of painters and painter apprentices.
Applications must be received by 6 p.m. (Central Time) on April 3, 2025. 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 jdw86@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Construction Laborer Foreperson – Apply by April 3
The Construction Laborer Foreperson addresses duties associated with administration and operations of the Construction Laborer shop. Responsibilities include to plan, schedule, coordinate and supervise work of Construction Laborers and Construction Laborer Sub-Foreperson.
Applications must be received by 6 p.m. (Central Time) on April 3, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. 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 jdw86@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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.
Extra Help Capital Construction Project Manager
The XH Project Manager will be esponsible for the scope, budget, and schedule management, contract administration, design and construction execution on assigned campus projects from conception to completion. Project budgets typically range between $500,000 to $5,000,000 and project scopes identified as medium complexity. Responsible for administration of the established design, construction, and post-construction phase services provided to the campus by the Capital Programs Division. Accountable to ensure completing all projects on time, on budget and to a satisfied customer and to the expected quality parameters.
Recommended Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a closely related field.
*Two (2) years (24 months) of commercial construction management experience.
*Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.
Send application materials to Jon Hasselbring, Assoc. Dir. of Project Management, Contact: Jon Hasselbring, hasselbr@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.
Diverse Internship Program
The program is available to students enrolled on the Urbana campus. The Diverse Internship Program (DIP) 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.
For general information visit: http://jobs.illinois.edu.
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.