Building Operating Engineer

Extra Help Building Operating Engineer

Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Bldg Maint Bond Rev

Respond to emergency calls for equipment, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and heating/cooling issues and may evaluate the priority and status of maintenance issues and assist in determining the need for the services of other trades.

Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.

$25.00 per hour

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Three (3) years (36 months) of full-time employment in the maintenance of building mechanical equipment and/or as a mechanic of refrigeration, ventilation, and/or food‑service equipment.
3. Valid driver's license.

May work up to 28 hours per week - hours will be determined upon hire.

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Must have manual dexterity and motor skills needed to perform mechanical repairs and work on a variety of machinery, appliances, hardware, and structures.
2. Heavy physical exertion and activity will be required at times.
3. Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.

November 2026

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note:

These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process.

Sponsorship:
Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment and are paid for hours worked only. Extra Help employment does not guarantee permanent employment. Extra Help employees may only work up to 900 total hours.

Colette Homan
Human Resources

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This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at .