Field House Facilities Attendant

Title: Field House Facilities Attendant
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Maintenance-Field House

Job Summary

This position will be under the general supervision of a supervisor who will be responsible for the coordination of work to be performed. The employee will perform and be responsible for the necessary work involved in the care, maintenance and operation of gymnasia, playing fields, a large multi-purpose building, and other athletic areas. These areas are used for a variety of events, such as concerts, physical education classes, intramural sports, assemblies, and athletic events for men and women.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

- 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

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$24.07 per hour

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.
3. Current/valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

1. One year experience in grounds maintenance and/or janitorial work
2. Knowledge of all types of athletic activities
3. Ability to work as directed and to follow instructions
4. Ability to work varying and unusual work schedules
5. Ability to repetitively lift heavy objects
6. Mechanical aptitude
7. Experience in the operation of any arena or multi-purpose building
8. Supervisory experience
9. Experience in working closely with people

Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. Frequent weekend and night availability required.

Functional Expectations

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

1. Ability to lift 40 pounds.
2. Ability to push/pull 30 pounds.
3. Ability to constantly stand for 4 or more hours at a time.
4. Ability to work in and around environments with heavy dust and chemical products.

Proposed Starting Date

April 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

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.

If using education to qualify, college or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive maximum eligible points on the exam. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentati