Facilities Manager Jobs in Illinois
Facilities Manager jobs in Illinois are consistently in demand, with openings concentrated across commercial real estate, healthcare systems, higher education, and large-scale manufacturing from entry-level coordinator roles through senior director positions. Chicago anchors the market with the deepest volume of postings, while Rockford and Peoria generate steady demand from industrial and healthcare employers. Established Illinois operators like Advocate Health Care, United Airlines, and the University of Illinois system are among the most active and enduring hirers in this role. Preventive maintenance planning, sustainability and energy management, and compliance with Illinois building codes are the specialties appearing most often in current listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Facilities Manager to lead and oversee the maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency of our facilities. This role is vital in ensuring that all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems operate seamlessly, providing a safe and productive environment for all staff and visitors. The Facilities Manager will coordinate maintenance activities and ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a proactive leader passionate about facilities management to make a significant impact on our operational excellence.
Duties
- Manage and supervise facilities maintenance teams, ensuring timely completion of repairs and preventive maintenance activities
- Oversee the operation and troubleshooting of mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC units, plumbing systems, and low/high voltage equipment
- Develop and implement maintenance repair procedures
- Utilize proprietary work management systems to schedule work orders, track maintenance activities, and manage inventory
- Conduct engineering troubleshooting for complex mechanical or electrical issues using schematics, ohmmeters, voltmeters, and other diagnostic tools
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations by conducting regular inspections, maintaining safety records, and training staff on safety procedures
- Coordinate projects related to facilities upgrades or repairs while managing budgets, timelines, and contractor relationships
Experience
- Proven management experience supervising facilities maintenance teams in an industrial or commercial environment
- Extensive mechanical knowledge including HVAC system repair, plumbing system maintenance, electrical systems troubleshooting (including high voltage and low voltage), and industrial maintenance practices
- Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Knowledge of best practices for facilities management
- Hands-on experience with maintenance repair procedures involving electrical experience, HVAC systems repair, plumbing repairs, and electrical systems diagnostics using tools like ohmmeters and voltmeters
Join us as a Facilities Manager to lead our facilities operations with energy and expertise! Your leadership will ensure our environment remains safe, efficient, and ready to support our team’s success.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
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Facilities Manager Job Market in Illinois
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in facilities manager jobs across Illinois.
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credential or active progress toward CFM designation preferred by most Illinois employers
- Bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, business administration, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated experience managing preventive maintenance programs and vendor contracts for large Illinois facilities
- Working knowledge of Illinois building codes, OSHA regulations, and local fire and life-safety requirements
- Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems such as Archibus, Maximo, or Famis
- Strong project management skills with experience overseeing capital improvement or tenant improvement projects
Facilities Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a facilities manager in Illinois?
Most Illinois employers expect a bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, or a related field combined with hands-on maintenance or operations experience. Illinois does not require a state-issued facilities manager license, but earning the Certified Facility Manager credential through the International Facility Management Association is widely recognized by Chicago-area and statewide employers as the professional standard. Candidates who also hold an Illinois-recognized engineer-in-training credential or a building engineer certificate from City Colleges of Chicago report a competitive edge in the local market.
How much do facilities managers make in Illinois?
Facilities managers in Illinois earn a median of about $106,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,700 for the lowest 10% to over $165,400 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire facilities managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring facilities managers in Illinois right now include CBRE, Walmart, and JLL, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of corporate headquarters, Level I trauma centers, and Big Ten university campuses means demand is spread across sectors rather than tied to a single industry.
Which Illinois cities have the most facilities manager jobs?
Chicago, Morris, and Evanston lead Illinois in facilities manager openings. Chicago dominates by volume because it concentrates the state's corporate headquarters, major hospital networks, and commercial high-rises, while suburban corridors like Aurora and Naperville generate steady postings from large distribution and manufacturing campuses that anchor those local economies.
Are there remote facilities manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Facilities management is fundamentally an on-site role, requiring hands-on oversight of buildings, equipment, and vendors. About 20% of facilities manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and the positions that do allow remote work are typically strategic or portfolio-level roles focused on planning, budgeting, and vendor oversight rather than day-to-day building operations.
How can I get hired as a facilities manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a facilities coordinator or building operations technician role, which Illinois healthcare networks such as Advocate Health Care and Northwestern Medicine and university systems like the University of Illinois regularly post as direct stepping stones. Candidates coming from maintenance technician, property management assistant, or construction trades backgrounds are routinely hired into coordinator roles. Completing an associate program through City Colleges of Chicago in building technology or facilities operations, or earning an entry-level IFMA credential, gives applicants a measurable edge with Chicago-area employers reviewing high-volume applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to facilities manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to facilities manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Illinois employers. Find a role that fits and apply directly through the listing.
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