Psa Illinois State Fairground Facility Manager
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Springfield, VT - USA
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Job Summary
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 youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate valid drivers 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 frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. This job may require a good deal of walking or standing or involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls
- Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled unscheduled or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:7:00am - 3:00pm Monday-Friday
Headquarter Location:801 E Sangamon Ave Springfield Illinois 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resource
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Posting Group: Building Fleet & Institutional Support
The Illinois Department of Agriculture administers an annual budget of approximately $200 million and employs more than 400 people statewide with several hundred more seasonal employees hired during the summer to support the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the States land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed feed and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the States horse racing programs.
AGR values employees with different backgrounds life experiences and talents.
AGR offers a robust benefit package including;
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in many program areas
- Health life vision and dental insurance
- 12Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan
- Public ServiceLoan Forgiveness
- Deferred Compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually
- Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service
- Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date
- Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: this opportunity appeals to you please apply today!
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