Evening/Weekend Facilities Operation Specialist (64) Extended

Northern Illinois University; DeKalb (IL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northern Illinois University’s University Libraries seeks a Facilities Operations Specialist to oversee evening and weekend on-site operations across Founders Memorial Library, Music Library, and Faraday Library. You will supervise opening/closing procedures, ensure safety, respond to emergencies, and support patron services after daytime staff depart.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, enforcement of library policies, and collaboration with other departments to maintain secure,

Qualifications

• Senior on-site operational staff for evenings and weekends.
• Ensures library policies, procedures, and regulations are followed.
• Provides first-line assistance to library users and oversees opening/closing procedures.

Responsabilités

• Facilities Operations: open/close procedures; monitors library conditions; enforces rules and regulations.
• Responds to emergencies and assists with basic circulation and access services during off-hours.

Description du poste

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Classification

Classification Facility Operations Specialist

Position Number

Position Number 00000064

Open Date

Open Date 10/14/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/06/2026

Priority Review Date

Employee Class

Employee Class Staff

Full-Time/Part Time

Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time

FTE

FTE 1.00

Position Status

Position Status Regular

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Job code

Job code 2379

Union Representation

Union Representation Non-Union

Union Code

Union Code N/A

Unit/Department

Unit/Department University Libraries

College/Unit

College/Unit University Libraries

Division

Division Academic Division

Location

Location FO 428

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview

Libraries Facilities Operations serves an important role in the University Libraries. The unit monitors and addresses all facilities-related matters in the libraries (including Founders Memorial Library, Music Library, and Faraday Library). In addition, the unit manages the opening and closing during days, evenings, and weekends; works with other library departments to facilitate appropriate stewardship of library spaces and resources; and helps to maintain a safe and secure environment for library patrons.

Position Summary

Serves as the senior on-site operational staff member during assigned evening and weekend hours. Monitors, supervises, and participates in activities related to the operation, safety, security, and customer service functions of the University Libraries’ facilities. Ensures that established library policies, procedures, and regulations are followed and provides operational support across multiple service areas after daytime staff have departed. Provides first-line assistance to library users, oversees building opening and closing procedures, responds to emergencies, and performs basic circulation and access services functions during evening and weekend operations. Exercises independent judgment in resolving operational issues and serves as the library’s primary authority until relieved by an appropriate supervisor or emergency personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Facilities Operations

• Responsible for library opening and closing procedures; monitors physical conditions of the library, as well as patron activities; enforces state, university, and library rules, regulations, and