Academic Facilities Manager

School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AFSCME union representation

Job summary

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) seeks a Facilities Manager for the 280 Building to oversee daily operations, ensure a clean, safe environment, and respond to faculty, staff, and student needs. The role includes coordinating with multiple departments and managing a team of 8-10 student employees each semester.

Responsibilities include project coordination for large-scale constructions, managing inventories, and ensuring safe practices with tools and materials.

Qualifications

• BA/BFA required.
• 2–5 years of supervisory experience in classroom, facilities, and/or academic support services in higher education.
• Strong mechanical skills, including basic carpentry and the use of power tools.
• Experience operating classroom technology, including video projectors, computers, and media playback devices.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to complete a respirator certification.

Responsibilities

• Manages general facility operations in assigned buildings on a day-to-day basis.
• Coordinates with Engineering, Housekeeping, AV, Facilities Services, and outside contractors to address facilities needs and improvements.
• Provides quality customer service through staffing the IRFM Helpline.
• Receives calls and ensures questions and concerns are responded to in an efficient, courteous, and timely manner.
• Provides basic maintenance and troubleshooting for classroom AV resources.
• Collaborates with SAIC's AV staff to address advanced problems.
• Manages work orders related to classrooms and offices, including supply needs, cleaning, maintenance and repair, moving, event setup, furniture, and audiovisual.
• Manages the creation, installation, maintenance, and repair of wayfinding and other communication signage.
• Works with IRFM leadership to provide recommendations for the development of projects.

Skills

Supervision

Mechanical skills

Organization

Communication

Office software

Education

BA/BFA

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) seeks a Facilities Manager for the 280 Building to oversee daily operations, ensure a clean, safe environment, and respond to faculty, staff, and student needs. The role includes coordinating with multiple departments and managing a team of 8-10 student employees each semester.

Responsibilities include project coordination for large-scale constructions, managing inventories, and ensuring safe practices with tools and materials.