Building Manager for Illini Hillel, Urbana-Champaign

JUF Careers•Champaign, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Manager for Illini Hillel at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign oversees building operations, maintenance, repairs, vendors, and one maintenance staff member. The role manages a budget, ensures building security, and serves as the primary contact for tenants’ building needs. The position supports a safe and welcoming environment for students and the local community. The Building Manager maintains property, machinery, and equipment; makes repairs; inspects building conditions; and coordinates building-related functions such as equipment and furniture moves, decorating, pest control, parking lot upkeep, cleaning, window washing, and exterior improvements. The role also manages work orders and operational paperwork, supervises a maintenance staff member, administers property contracts and invoices within budget and signatory authority, monitors security requirements, and keeps the Property Manager informed. On-call service may be required.

Requirements

At least 4 years of building maintenance and operations experience.
At least 2 years of practical experience in HVAC, plumbing, electricity, boilers, pumps, or related areas.
High school diploma.
Ability to work cooperatively with people.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills, including the ability to read, understand, and speak English.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, work in cramped spaces, and meet visual acuity, hearing, and mobility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Specialized technical education or an associate degree in engineering.

Responsibilities

Maintain the property, machinery, and equipment in proper and satisfactory condition.
Make necessary property repairs, including repairs to heating and air conditioning systems and related components.
Inspect building conditions regularly to identify needs for supplies, repairs, equipment, and tools.
Oversee the physical operation and control of building functions, including moving equipment and furniture, decorating, pest control, parking lot use and condition, general cleaning, window washing, and exterior improvements.
Create, maintain, schedule, and update work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Process forms and reports related to building operations and employee activity.
Supervise one maintenance staff member.
Administer property-related contracts and approve appropriate vouchers and invoices for payment within budget and signatory authority.
Implement and monitor security requirements.
Keep the Property Manager informed about building matters and serve as the primary point of contact for tenants’ building needs and issues.
Provide on-call service as needed.
Follow Facilities Corporation policies and procedures.