Architectural Draftsman I – Facility Information Management – PSPM

Architectural Draftsman I – Facility Information Management – PSPM

Hiring Department: OVCAS Plan Sustain Proj Mgt

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1028645

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: 37.5

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: Hybrid 

Posting Close Date: 2/13/2025

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $25.65 – 30.77 / Hourly Wage

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The Architectural Draftsman I is primarily responsible for maintaining compliance with standards for capital project construction documents, maintaining campus maps (including visitor, facility, accessibility, utilities, pedestal and interactive), filing and retrieving record drawings and facility documents, updating campus floorplans, helping to maintain UIC’s space information database, and performing site visits to verify architectural details, as well as other related work.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reviews architect/engineer record drawings to meet appropriate CAD Standards. Performs periodic review of CAD standards. Assists in checking complex shop drawings, construction work, and materials for conformance to specifications and standards. Files project closeout drawings and facility documents into records management system.
• Prepares and updates campus maps using AutoCAD, Illustrator, and other design tools. Utilizes existing engineering drawings to update and maintain campus utility maps.
• Retrieves facility and project related information from the records management system and archives in support of campus construction projects, studies and initiatives. Ensures records creation, maintenance, use, and disposition are in accordance with University and State policies.
• Drafts detailed floorplans from design drawings, instructions, sketches, and field notes. Under supervision, helps to maintain UIC’s comprehensive campus space information in existing data management system by updating the space inventory.
• Conducts “on-site” studies by investigating building sites to verify and record data or room use for new and existing projects.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:

A. college course work in an architecture curriculum may be substituted, up to a maximum of two years, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

• 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
• Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

B. work experience in architectural drafting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to perform technical drafting work requiring a high degree of drafting skill.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of organization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team.
• Ability to communicate ideas graphically.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations; architecture principles.
• Intermediate AutoCad; Intermediate Adobe Illustrator; Intermediate Word and Excel.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

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.

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