Job Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Foreman of Custodial Worker, PR - $19.60 p/h

Chicago Department of Aviation

Number of Positions: 2

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This position is open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City\'s collective bargaining agreement with the PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES UNION, Local 73 SEIU (BU #45 and #35).

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• This position requires the Foreman of Custodial Workers to actively work alongside the Custodial team.
• This is a working Foreman position.
• Makes daily work assignments and prioritizes work based on available manpower and planned work objectives.
• Drives to outlying sites on airport service roads to inspect and oversee work of Custodial Workers in city facilities located throughout airport complex Supervises Custodial Workers engaged in various cleaning and custodial tasks and activities, monitoring their work activities and inspecting work in progress.
• Oversees the cleaning of restrooms, inspecting cleaned areas to ensure restroom surfaces and fixtures and toilets have been properly cleaned and disinfected, trash removed, and restroom supplies replenished.
• Oversees staff in the cleaning of office areas, lobbies, stairways and corridors, ensuring the proper cleaning of tabletops, furniture, walls, partitions and doors in facilities using various cleaning solutions, wash towels, and other cleaning products.
• Monitors staff activities to ensure proper use of cleaning equipment such as heavy-duty powered scrubbers and polishers used to strip, wax and buff floors and the use of vacuum cleaners and shampoo equipment and solvents to vacuum and chemically clean carpeted areas.
• Monitors and ensures the proper disposal of trash and recycling materials and the use of refuse compactors.
• Provides training and instruction to Custodial Workers on custodial and cleaning tasks; provides instruction to staff on safety procedures and practices to minimize work accidents and promote a safe work environment.
• Approves time off requests; monitors performance and conducts performance evaluations; and initiates and enforces disciplinary actions.
• Prepares productivity reports.
• And other job-related duties as assigned.

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

Location: O\'Hare International Airport

Hours: 8.5 Hrs. - 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm, or 10:00 pm - 6:30 am

Shifts: Rotating (depending on operational needs and seniority - willing and able to work nights,

holidays, and weekends)

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Two years of work experience performing custodial, janitorial, or building maintenance work.

NOTE: Candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

A valid State of Illinois driver\'s license is required. Must obtain and maintain an Airfield Certification within six (6) months of hire.

NOTE: You must provide your valid U.S. driver\'s license at time of processing.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires applicants to complete a skills test and if passed, an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected for hire.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Experience in building and grounds maintenance.
• Experience requiring the use of power-driven cleaning equipment.
• Knowledge of housekeeping methods, cleaning solutions, equipment, and tools.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on August 31, 2023.

City of Chicago