Facilities Operations Lead — Research Institute Portfolio

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The Prairie Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Facilities Operations Coordinator to manage daily facilities operations across 50+ campus facilities and 30+ statewide sites. This role oversees the Lab Shop and fleet services, coordinating maintenance, space, and capital-project activities.

You will work with PRI leadership and external vendors to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable facilities that support PRI's research, administrative, and outreach

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of facility/operations experience from the specified categories.
• One year of supervisory or administrative experience in building operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage day-to-day facilities operations for the Prairie Research Institute (PRI).
• Maintain records, work orders, and project documentation to support portfolio planning and decision making.
• Provide direct management oversight of the PRI Research Lab Shop and fleet-support functions through supervision of the Shop Supervisor.
• Collaborate with PRI staff, university facilities, external contractors, and campus units to ensure safe and well-maintained facilities.

Skills

Facility operations

Work-order coordination

Preventive maintenance

Vendor and contractor management

Project coordination

Recordkeeping and data management

Safety compliance

Supervisory leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

3 years facility/operations experience

1 year supervisory/administrative experience

Job description

The Prairie Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Facilities Operations Coordinator to manage daily facilities operations across 50+ campus facilities and 30+ statewide sites. This role oversees the Lab Shop and fleet services, coordinating maintenance, space, and capital-project activities.

You will work with PRI leadership and external vendors to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable facilities that support PRI's research, administrative, and outreach