Careers
We 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
Please reference the list of classifications within each testing round. Listings are for testing purposes only.
Full-Time Positions
Sheetmetal Worker – Apply by September 28
Fabrication, installation, service, and repair of interior and exterior sheet metal including, but not limited to, HVAC, fume hoods, exhaust, gutters, and food service systems.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 28, 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.
Associate Vice Chancellor – Apply by September 30
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for the position of Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) of Facilities & Services (F&S). This position leads a diverse workforce consisting of over 1,000 dedicated, experienced, and skilled professionals who plan, build, maintain, and serve the Illinois campus while exhibiting core values of trust, respect, accountability, integrity, teamwork, safety, and perseverance. The university welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who are interested in contributing to a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive academic community.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 30, 2026. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jennifer Steiling at steiling@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Building Service Worker – Apply by October 2
Perform custodial work required in the routine cleaning and upkeep of all designated spaces.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 2, 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.
Electrical Engineer – Engineering Services (Design Review) – Apply by October 5
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 October 5, 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 klmccray@illinois.edu. 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
Extra Help employees at the U. of I. are appointed to fulfill casual or emergent needs within units. The amount of time for which services are needed is not usually predictable and payment for work performed is on an hourly basis.
Extra Help employees are required by State Universities Civil Service System rules to take a 30-calendar-day break after working 900 hours. At the end of the 30-day period, you may begin another 900-hour employment cycle in a new position.
For more information on Extra Help, visit https://humanresources.illinois.edu/about/centers-of-expertise/talent/extra-help/.
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.
