Description

Positio Title: Assistant Director for Building Maintenance (CS26-164)

Location: Edwardsville, IL



Apply Before: 01104


FLSA: Exempt

Description: Description

Assistant Director for Building Maintenance (CS26-164)

Overview

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Assistant Director for Building Maintenance (CS26-164). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• Plan, program, budget, and supervise the maintenance of campus buildings and structures at Edwardsville.
• Analyze existing conditions, determine appropriate measures, and supervise maintenance or repair work.
• Support the Assistant Directors for Utilities and Alton & East St. Louis Operations with assigned staff and resources in maintaining building HVAC, fire protection, and other systems.
• Support the maintenance of exterior utility systems on all campuses.
• Support the maintenance of buildings and structures at the Alton and East St. Louis campuses.
• Define scope, estimate costs, and plan maintenance, repair, and alteration projects.
• Provide on-going project management for maintenance, repair, and alteration projects.

FLSA: Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

1. Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:

A. Coursework in engineering or architecture, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

- 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)

- Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)

- 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

- Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

B. Work experience in the construction and maintenance of industrial, public, or institutional buildings.

2. Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience in the construction and maintenance of industrial, public, or institutional buildings.
3. Additional two (2) years (24 months) of supervisory experience in the construction and maintenance of industrial, public, or institutional buildings.


Preferred Qualifications:
• 2+ additional years of experience in construction or project management
• 2+ additional years of professional experience in resource management or workforce optimization

Knowledge and skills
1. In depth knowledge of building construction and building systems including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
2. Detailed knowledge of costing and estimating methods and procedures.
3. Knowledge of labor relations including contract interpretation and grievance procedures.
4. Knowledge of budgeting including the ability to forecast budget expenditures, work plans, and labor forecasts to predict budget behavior and the ability to make budget decisions early enough to avoid crisis.
5. Knowledge of preventive maintenance requirements and procedures for various facility components.
6. Good customer relationship skills. Ability to deal with irate customers, identify underlying issues, and work to resolution.
7. Effective oral and written communication and organization skills.
8. Personal computer literacy required; proficiency in a variety of software programs including Computerized Maintenance Management System and MS Office applications required.

Supplemental Information

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Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver's License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 3346 - SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification.

Pre-Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Work Authorization Information: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: careerinfo@siue.edu

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email careerinfo@siue.edu .



Opening Date: 12/16/2025

Closing Date: 1/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

Address: 1040 Rendleman Hall
Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026

Website: https://www.siue.edu/

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