PSA - ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUND FACILITY MANAGER
State of IllinoisAbout the role
Job Requisition ID: 56258
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 06/05/2026
Agency:Department of Agriculture
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $8751 - $10750 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Supervisory Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
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Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Department of Agriculture seeks an experienced facility manager for the position of Illinois State Fair Facilities Manager. This position is an integral part of the team that provides the day-to -day operation and maintenance of all facility management functions on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. This position supervises trades and buildings & grounds professionals. We encourage qualified applicants to apply today.
Essential Functions
- Serves as the Illinois State Fair Facilities Manager.
- Serves as full line supervisor.
- Assists the Bureau Chief in developing the annual budget Illinois State Fairgrounds.
- Assists the Bureau Chief with procurement of facility services and supplies.
- 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 courses in business or public administration, management, facilities management or a related field.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in public or business organization, preferably in supervisory and management or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers two or more years’ experience with facilities management, including maintenance and repair of buildings, preventative maintenance programs, grounds keeping services, janitorial services, racetrack maintenance, livestock facility maintenance, security services and systems, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC repair and maintenance and the property control function for the facility, identifying and reporting on currently utilized and surplus property.
- Prefers two or more years’ experience interpreting and implementing collective bargaining agreements.
- Prefers one or more years of professional experience supervising staff, including training and completing performance evaluations.
- Prefers experience estimating and budgeting for future needs and cost of space, equipment, supplies and services related to facility management.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license. Overnight travel may be required.
- Requires completion of a name-based background screening and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- This position is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with
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