Department of the Navy

BUILDING MANAGER

Great Lakes, Illinois Full time

BUILDING MANAGER

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Great Lakes, Illinois

Salary Range: $20.94 - $20.94 Per Hour

Job Summary: This Position is located in the Bachelor Housing Department at Naval Station Great Lakes. The incumbent will provide on site management for assigned buildings.

Major Duties:

  • The incumbent provides the functions related to on-site building management. Perform inspections of vacant rooms and common areas daily, checking for cleanliness and maintenance problems. Conducts other inspections with the Complex Manager, Bachelor Housing Manager and others as needed. Acts as an escort with Public Works or contractors require access to occupied rooms. The incumbent performs various maintenance related actions associated with their assigned buildings. Initiates trouble calls and work requests for any maintenance problems. Performs minor maintenance actions ( changing light bulbs, preventative maintenance on fire extinguishers, paint, replace air filters, etc.) Follows up on all corrective actions to ensure completion and satisfaction of the resident/staff. Tracks all submitted trouble tickets and ensure they are completed when the ticket is closed. The incumbent is accountable for, and responsible for control of the furniture, fixtures and equipment in their assigned buildings. Ensure both FF7E and utilization information in BQRTS is correct and updated regularly. Coordinates with front desk and/or staff and maintenance to ensure rooms are ready for occupancy. Will ensure rooms not ready for occupancy receive whatever work is required to get ready for occupancy. Performs duty of safety officer for assigned buildings. Provides input for short and long range planning. Clears snow from entryways< sidewalks, and parking lot as necessary. May be required to perform grounds maintenance functions. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate must possess: Requires three years of work experience that demonstrates knowledge of basic principles, concepts, standards, regulations and administration related to maintenance operations. Professional knowledge of the lodging organization, administration, policies/procedures, and supervisory practices in conducting day to day operations. Must be skilled in the use of a personal computer and various software programs, including knowledge of the property management system. Must possess basic math and reading skills, along with the ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing with personnel of all grade and ranks.

How to Apply: To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/22/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12863898 It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-22