Maintenance Repair Worker

Illinois State University; Normal, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement options

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Illinois State University seeks a Facilities Maintenance Support individual to assist with maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment, and to move furniture and materials as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma, two years of related experience, a valid IL driver’s license, and a pre-employment physical. CDL must be obtained within five months. Benefits include comprehensive insurance and retirement options; work hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) building mechanical and/or building electrical work experience.
• Must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam; employment contingent on result.
• Valid State of Illinois driver’s license (CDL within first five months; subject to random drug/alcohol testing).
• Note: CDL within first five months is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.
• Move furniture, equipment, and building materials as part of daily tasks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Building repair basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL (Class A) License

Job description

Job Summary

Assist in performing maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment, move furniture, equipment, and building materials.

Additional Information

• 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 holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$25.48 per hour

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Two (2) years of full time (or part-time equivalent) building mechanical and/or building electrical work experience.
3. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.
4. Valid State of Illinois driver’s license (please see note below)

NOTE: Must acquire a Class A Commercial Driver’s License within first five (5) months of employment for this position. Per federal law a CDL license holder is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Preferred Qualifications

1. High mechanical aptitude.
2. Basic knowledge of principles, materials and methods of building construction and repair of basic mechanical devices. Prior maintenance and/or construction experience is essential.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Physical Requirements - Should have manual dexterity needed to assist in repair of small machinery. Occasional heavy physical exertion and climbing of stairs and ladders required. Incumbent must be able to climb and be comfortable at heights of 40' or more and/or depths (pits, hoist-ways, etc.), be able to lift or handle 75 lbs. unassisted a minimum of 2 flights of stairs and/or 300 feet. Must be able to work both overhead (and lift weights of 60 lbs. overhead for short periods of time) or on knees for extended periods of time.
2. Work Environment - Incumbent will encounter noise, dust, heat, cold and mud. Work is completed outside in all kinds of weather, occasionally encountering potentially hazardous materials and equipment.

Proposed Starting Date

October 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process.

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process.

Special Instructions for Applicants

Special Instructions for Applicants. 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.

DD214 (if applicable) may be faxed, mailed, or delivered to Human Resources prior to the deadline on the posting in order to receive the maximum eligible points:

Fax: [phone], Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

This position is represented by Local 399.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
[e-mail]

Important Information for Applicants

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 [phone]. 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 [phone].