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
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/.
User Support Manager – Apply by March 1
Under administrative direction of the Associate Director of Shared Administrative Services / Director of ITS, the Manager of User Support oversees IT support operations for Facilities & Services. This position leads the User Support Team, ensuring reliable, efficient, and ITIL-aligned service delivery. The Manager provides Tier 3 support for escalated issues, monitors performance against service-level objectives, and ensures technical operations meet organizational needs. The role balances leadership, technical depth, and process improvement to deliver exceptional service to F&S staff and business units.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on March 1st, 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.
Construction Laborer – Apply by March 4
Perform skilled physical labor on construction and maintenance work and interact with campus customers, supervision, peers and employees.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on March 4, 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.
Water Station Operator – Apply by March 5
To operate and maintain the water distribution systems under a Certified Water Operator. To operate and maintain pools, softeners, cooling towers, water treatment for chilled water and boilers and complete pest control inspections and treatment.operations.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on March 5, 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 Director for Contract Administration – Planning, Design & Construction – Apply by March 17
The Associate Director for Contract Administration oversees the contract administration function of Planning, Design & Construction team and the procurement of construction-related services, including development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the procurement of construction and construction-related services in accordance with university policy and the Illinois Procurement Code.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on March 17, 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 217-300-6211, or email klmccray@illinois.edu. 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.
