Superintendent of Building Maintenance - Facilities & Services

Superintendent of Building Maintenance - Facilities & Services

Building Maintenance & Grounds

Job Summary

Supervises and directs the execution of a comprehensive Building Maintenance program.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Works at the direction of the Director of Building Maintenance & Grounds. Provides supervision, direction, and guidance to assigned personnel including, but not limited to, shop supervision, support staff, and student help. Supervises and directs maintenance activities, projects, and programs including structural, mechanical, operational, and electrical aspects. Maintains records and reports on Building Maintenance activities.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates completion of building maintenance projects. Maintains records and reports progress for all work. Prepares and/or reviews estimates. Establishes, reviews, and sets standards and programs for maintenance, repairs and renovations of buildings, structures and associated equipment. Investigates and reports on maintenance and operational aspects of the physical plant including structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Recommends and affects improvements for all Building Maintenance activities.
• Provide leadership, support, and guidance to direct reports concerning budget execution, work execution, personnel issues, pre-employment and promotional interviews, and training issues. Prepares performance evaluations for direct reports and reviews performance evaluations of assigned team members.
• Understands, implements, and enforces personnel rules, regulations, and policies including Building Maintenance work rules, Civil Service Policy and Rules, and Civil Service Statue and Rules. Implements the Performance Partnership Program in collaboration with appropriate stakeholders.
• Develops and submits annual budget information. Determines and recommends Building Maintenance staffing levels, vehicle and space assignments, and major tool and equipment needs.
• Serves as a Facilities & Services liaison to campus for maintenance functions. Leads or serves on teams or committees as requested. Acts in place of the Director of Building Maintenance & Grounds in their absence.
• Other duties as assigned. Position may require use of a university vehicle.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

1. Generally administrative work but requires extensive movement for job site reviews and staff communications.

2. Regular visits to job sites and construction activities will occasionally result in work in a hazardous or uncomfortable environment.

Work Schedule, Travel, or Other Job Expectations

Safety Expectations:

1. Promote safe operations, provide safety training, and support departmental safety initiatives and programs.

2. Ensure shop tools and equipment are functioning properly and personnel are well trained on how to use the equipment.

3. Monitor personnel to assure safety and security policies are being followed.

Difficulty:

1. Duties entail a high level of complexity due to the nature of the work, size of the organization, and rapidly changing priorities of the large campus. Communication links are extensive in number and highly varied.

2. Daily duties will require excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

3. Stress levels associated with the position are elevated most times due to workload and demand for immediate action concerning maintenance functions and/or personnel.

Scope and Effect:

1. Performance affects the entire campus and University basic missions, due to the impact of preventive maintenance, daily maintenance, and maintenance projects involving both instructional and support programs.

Personal Relationships:

1. Personal Contacts, Deans, Directors, Department Heads, Faculty, Administrators, Customers, Facilities & Services Maintenance and Construction Support Staff, Construction Superintendents, Craft Supervisors, Shop Foreperson and Sub-Foreperson, Craftsmen, Contractors, Vendors, and Suppliers.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:

A. Coursework in engineering or architecture, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

• 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
• Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
• Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

B. Work experience in the construction and maintenance of industrial, public, or institutional buildings.

2. Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience in the construction and maintenance of industrial, public, or institutional buildings.

3. Additional two (2) years (24 months) of supervisory experience in the construction and maintenance of industrial, public, or institutional buildings

4. Possession of a valid State of Illinois driver's license at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of maintenance and construction practices and procedures across a broad range of crafts or disciplines, including structural, mechanical, and electrical. This requires extensive experience associated with skilled trades work processes and procedures.
• Ability to adhere to Facilities & Services and University policies and guidelines, Federal and State laws, and applicable construction codes. The team member is expected to support the Mission, Vision, Values, Guiding Principles and management operational directions and philosophies of Facilities & Services.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3346 - Superintendent of Building Maintenance position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 12/7/2026. The salary range for this position is $135,000-$141,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 28, 2026. 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 Jennifer Weaver jdw86@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - the state's flagship public university and one of the world's leading research institutions - every staff member helps shape what's next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you're empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence - where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.

Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1038750

Job Category: Professional and Administrative

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu