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/.
Assistant Steam Distribution Operator – Apply by February 12
Responsible for assisting with the operation and surveillance of the campus steam distribution and condensate return systems, chilled water centers and distribution systems, natural gas transmission and distribution systems and building heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on February 12, 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 217-300-9115. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Steam & Power Plant IV – Apply by February 12
The Steam and Power Plant IV serves as the lead coordinator and supervisor for UES Shop UB, overseeing and managing the daily operations of the Energy Management Control Center (EMCC). This position plans, schedules, and directs the work of skilled staff engaged in EMCC activities and the distribution of campus energy systems essential to building operations. The incumbent ensures that HVAC and related systems are effectively monitored, controlled, and optimized through both centralized energy management systems and local operations, while maintaining full compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The position may also include field assignments to inspect and manually operate HVAC equipment, as well as supporting auxiliary departments during after-hours operations.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 2/12/2026. 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 Bryan Fijalkovich at fijalkov@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Steam & Power Plant II – Apply by February 12
The Steam and Power Plant II position is responsible for monitoring, operating, and maintaining campus energy systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable building operations. Within the Energy Management Control Center (EMCC), the role involves monitoring and responding to Building Automation System (BAS) alarms, operating energy equipment such as boilers, turbines, pumps, and HVAC systems, and providing customer support to address facility-related issues. The position may also include field assignments to inspect and manually operate HVAC equipment, as well as supporting auxiliary departments during after-hours operations.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 2/12/2026. 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 Bryan Fijalkovich at fijalkov@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Environmental Health and Safety Technician I – Apply by February 16
Under the administrative direction of the Sr. Field Safety Advisor, Safety & Compliance, assist with the delivery of campus occupational safety and health and environmental compliance services.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on February 16, 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.
Office Support Specialist, Transportation & Building Services – Apply by February 18
To provide administrative support to the management team within F&S Transportation & Building Services (TBS) and entire division..
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on February 18, 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..
Mechanical Engineer Specialist, Engineering Services –
Apply by February 25
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.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 02/25/2026 (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.
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.
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.
