Superintendent of Building Maintenance - Facilities & Services
University of Illinois
Urbana, IL Posted October 13, 2026
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Job Description
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.
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