Title: Building Mechanic - College of Engineering
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Building Maintenance
Work location: College of Engineering - 1709 General Electric Road
This position supports facility operations by coordinating and facilitating a wide range of building maintenance activities. Work is accomplished through a combination of direct efforts, collaboration with skilled trades personnel, and coordination with external contractors. Responsibilities include responding to and managing work orders, maintaining maintenance and equipment records, ordering parts and materials, utilizing reference materials, and coordinating schedules for maintenance projects and other building-related needs. The position requires adherence to established policies, procedures, safety standards, and attendance expectations. The incumbent must communicate professionally with staff, residents, supervisors, and service providers, follow departmental reporting structures, and ensure timely, high-quality customer service.
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holidayadministrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
$25.75 per hour **See note in special instructions for additional information on rate of pay*
1. High school diploma or equivalent[CH1.1].
2. Three (3) years (36 months) of mechanical and/or electrical work experience. (This experience refers to building mechanical maintenance such as light carpentry and plumbing. It does not include machinery or farm implement maintenance.)
3. Valid driver's license.
4. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.
Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Must have the manual dexterity and motor skills needed to perform mechanical repairs and work on a variety of machinery, appliances, hardware and structures.
2. Heavy physical exertion and activity will be required at times. Examples are: lifting large bulky items weighing up to 80 pounds while going up or down stairs or ramps, unloading furnishings such as mattresses, desks, beds, or appliances from trucks.
3. Ability to push/pull up to 60 lbs.
September 2026
Professional certification/licensure related to the mechanical and/or electrical trades (See Special Instructions to Applicants section for additional options)
Certification of Retirement Annuity
Please Note These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Sponsorship Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.
Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.
In order to receive points on the exam for a professional certification/licensure related to the mechanical and/or electrical trades, a copy of the document must be submitted. They may be faxed, mailed, or delivered to Human Resources, in order to receive the maximum eligible points.
In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, may be faxed, mailed, or delivered to Human Resources, in order to receive the maximum eligible points:
Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300
NOTE: After 12 months in the position from the date of hire, the payrate will be adjusted to $32.19 per hour or the negotiated rate in the collective bargaining agreement.
This position is represented by Local 399.
Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
cshoman@ilstu.edu
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383 The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311
