COOK COUNTY FACILITIES MANAGER

Job Requisition ID: 47864 
Closing Date: 07/11/2025
​Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: EXECUTIVE I - 13851 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $5928/month; Full Salary Range $5928-$8493/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062
Merit Comp Code: 

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, energetic individual to serve as Cook County Facilities Manager. Under direction, this position will travel to regional facilities and coordinate building requirements. The position will investigate complaints regarding environment and Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Standards and evaluate and resolve such complaints. The position will support the direction of the region’s Property Control Program and instruct staff on Agency policy, rules, and regulations pertaining to property and facilities management. The position will also serve as working supervisor of subordinate clerical staff. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is interested in helping ensure the Department’s facilities meet all standards and adequately provide the resources needed to enable our employees to do their jobs. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.  The ideal candidate for this position will have an excellent work ethic and strong leadership capabilities.  We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a Cook County Facilities Manager
• Supports the direction of the region’s Property Control Program and instructs staff on Agency policy, rules, and regulations
• Serves as working supervisor
• Organizes goals and objectives for the distribution/delivery of internal and inter-office mail delivery for the region
• Provides input into the evaluation and implementation of the Agency's goals for meeting and maintaining Council on Accreditation standards which are specifically related to the management of facilities, equipment, and record keeping.
• Organizes goals and objectives for the distribution/delivery of internal and inter-office mail delivery for the region
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.