Facilities Operations Lead — Evenings & Weekends

Northern Illinois University; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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,