Careers
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.
Bi-Annual Crafts & Trades Testing Event
Bi-Annual Crafts and Trades Testing is now live! View the current classifications to see which positions are included in this testing round. Please reference the list of classifications within each testing round. Listings are for testing purposes only.
Full-Time Positions
Check back regularly for open positions, and apply for them at https://humanresources.illinois.edu/job-seekers/.
Plumbers Sub-Foreperson – Apply by January 26
The primary function of the Plumber Sub-Foreperson is to plan schedule, coordinate and supervise the work of Plumbers.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on January 26th, 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 Jennifer Weaver jdw86@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Electrical Engineer, Design Review – Apply by February 6
Utilizing electrical design expertise, provide quality assurance Design Review services, including but not limited to reviewing conceptualizations, studies, plans, specifications, and construction submittals to confirm conformance with applicable codes, standards and University Facilities Standards. Provide the analysis, development, and design of electrical projects for campus buildings. Assist in the project scoping to assess the needs of projects. Provide support to other units. Provide technical opinions, reviews and documents to provide safe, reliable, comfortable, productive, sustainable, and cost-effective facilities to support the Mission of the University.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 2/6/2026(Extended). 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.
Mechanical Engineer Specialist – Apply by January 26
This position will be responsible for the design, development, review, and management of mechanically oriented projects for campus buildings under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer. Produce and deliver engineering opinions, design reviews, technical decisions, recommendations, and documentation to F&S departments, campus, and other University units under the supervision of licensed professional engineer.
Confirm conformance with applicable codes and University Facilities Standards to provide safe, reliable, comfortable, productive, sustainable, and cost-effective facilities which support the Mission of the University.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 01/26/2026 (Extended). 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 217-300-6211. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Mechanical Engineer – Apply by January 26
Utilizing mechanical & plumbing design expertise, this position will be responsible for the design, development, review, and management of mechanically oriented projects for campus buildings. Produce and deliver engineering opinions, designs, technical decisions, recommendations, and documentation to F&S departments, campus, and other University units in conformance with applicable codes and University Facilities Standards. Provide the analysis, and development of mechanical project scopes for campus buildings. Designs and technical opinions are to provide safe, reliable, comfortable, productive, sustainable, and cost-effective facilities to support the Mission of the University. Provide support to other units. Support the Mission, Vision, Values, and Guiding Principles of Facilities and Services.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 1/26/2026 (Extended). 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 217-300-6211. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Extra Help Positions
Extra Help – Communications Specialist
The Extra Help – Communications Specialist will provide dynamic content development and comprehensive communications support to the Customer Relations & Communications division within Facilities & Services (F&S) through research, writing, copy editing, and event coverage. Content produced by the communications specialist will be featured in multiple unit deliverables for the campus community and F&S team members.
The rate of pay for Extra Help Communications Specialist – Facilities & Services positions start at $25 per hour and increases based on level of work. The rate of pay is determined by the job description submitted by the department.
Work Schedule:
We offer short or long-term assignments up to 900 hours, which is about 6-months of full-time work. Employees can work either full or partial days and full or partial weeks.
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.
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.
