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Research Facility Attendant - Coordinated Science Lab

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Urbana, IL, USA
USD 46,180.11-46,180.11 / year
Posted on Feb 15, 2025

Research Facility Attendant - Coordinated Science Lab

Coordinated Science Lab


Job Summary

This position will assist the Facility Manager with day to day operations of the Coordinated Science Lab which conducts operations in 4 buildings

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Responsible for shipping and receiving of all supplies and equipment for the Laboratory, including the Information Trust Institute, TEC, HCESC and any other units housed in CSL.
  • Report problems and issues to the Facilities Manager or Associate Director for Administration.
  • Performs all necessary work in the conversion of facilities and setups for events, banquets, seminars, and conferences including placement of tables, chairs, and other miscellaneous event needs
  • Performs custodial services and operates related equipment in facility laboratories and special equipment rooms which may include mopping, scrubbing, sweeping, cleaning fixtures, cleaning furnishings and white boards, washing windows and other interior glass
  • Assists with inventory/equipment records using FABweb. Responsible for affixing property tags and gathering equipment information such as model and serial numbers, location and custodial responsibilities for all new items that meet the inventory threshold
  • Tracks equipment loaned to Faculty/Staff. Prepares form and tracks status of equipment when form expires
  • Assists the Facilities Manager with the daily operations of all spaces assigned to CSL, including submitting F&S work orders and facilitating effective communication
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Physical Demands

  • Standing : Frequently
  • Lifting items over 50 lbs : Occasionally
  • Lifting items 5 lbs - 50 lbs : Constantly
  • Walking in excess of 10k steps in a day : Frequently

  • Working Conditions

  • Working Outdoors in cold, wet, or snowy conditions : Occasionally
  • Exposure to dust : Frequently
  • Working in a clean room / high air-flow environment : Frequently
  • Extreme Heat : Occasionally
  • Extreme Cold : Occasionally
  • Minimum Qualifications

    1. High school diploma or equivalent.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Excellent customer service skills
    • Problem-solving/foresight
    • Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
    • Effective time-management skills
    • Ability to perform self-directed
    • Good communication

    Appointment Information

    This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 0502 - Research Facility Attendant position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The collective bargaining agreement sets a wage of $46,180.11. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 2/24/2025. Salary is commensurate with experience.

    For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

    Application Procedures & Deadline Information

    Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on February 28, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jennifer Drennan jldrenna@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

    The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.


    The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

    Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.


    Requisition ID: 1029354
    Job Category: Service and Food Operations
    Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu