What are the responsibilities and job description for the Naperville Facility Operations Specialist (Janitorial Focus) (3914) position at Northern Illinois University, Naperville Campus?
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Classification Facility Operations Specialist
Position Number 00003914
Open Date 10/16/2025
Close Date11/05/2025
Priority Review Date
Employee Class Staff
Full-Time
Position Status Regular
FLSA Non-Exempt
Job code 2379
Union Representation Non-Union
Unit/Department Regional Center Operations
College/Unit OERD Facilities
Division Outreach Engagement Regl Dev Dv
LocationNAPERVILLE
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
https://www.niu.edu/conference-event-services/meetings/naperville/index.shtml
Under the direct supervision of the Facilities Manager. The Facility Operations Staff Member plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the center by supporting conference setups, custodial services, and light building maintenance/repair. This position requires a mature, dependable individual with strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Facility Operations – 45%
- Maintain and perform custodial duties on building and grounds, including light maintenance and repairs.
- Ensure a clean and safe environment throughout the facility.
- Operate and maintain cleaning equipment, including rotators, vacuum machines, extractors, ladders (up to 8 feet), and small tools.
- Report maintenance issues on the Facility Management System (FMS) and replenish supplies as needed.
- Assist in the repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment as required.
Conferencing Support – 40%
- Perform room setups, breakdowns, and resets for classes, conferences, and tenant services, while also supporting Conference/Class operations daily.
Audio/Visual & IT Support – 5%
- Provide administrative support and technical assistance to faculty, students, tenants, and clients.
- Set up, support, and backup audiovisual assistance in classrooms and event spaces as needed.
Front Desk Support – 5%
- Support the Naperville Facility Front desk and catering services as needed and directed by your supervisor—all customers, including faculty and students, tenants, and Conferencing Clients.
Other Related Duties – 5%
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Any one or combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the categories below:
- College course work in facility management, operations management, or a closely related field, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
- 60 semester hours or an Associate’s Degree equals one (1) year (12 months)
- Training from a vocational, technical, or an armed forces program which includes building operations such as coordination of building maintenance, construction management, hospitality, or closely related experience.
- Work experience which includes building operations such as coordination of building maintenance and work orders, construction management, hospitality, or closely related experience.
Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)
- 2 years of Conference or Hotel experiance.
- Customer service
- Custodial experience in high profile setting.
- Conference and hospitality experience.
- Mjust be calm under pressure, and able to prioritise the day.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,950.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,950