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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12575201 Building Service Foreperson - Transportation and Building Services - Facilities & Services

Facilities & Services

Job Summary

Responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of our cleaning program for the campus. Provide leadership for building service workers engaged in custodial services and maintenance of assigned University facilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages the work of approximately 25 - 45 Building Service Workers assigned to perform custodial services and maintenance of assigned University facilities. Responsible for training and supervising staff including approving time reports and sick/vacation leaves, completing performance evaluations, updating the custodial job assignment work sheets, and all related matters. Monitors operational needs and takes appropriate action to always ensure adequate staffing coverage, which includes the management of necessary overtime.
• Responsible for making personal contacts with customers daily to develop and maintain effective relationships.
• Inspects assigned facilities and determine that the work assigned is being accomplished by the assigned custodian and the maintaining of the cleaning standard level, notes improvement necessary, and communicates same with custodial workers/staff accordingly.
• Develops, administers, and supervises the establishment of appropriate customized cleaning standards for assigned facilities.
• Reviews and approves work supplies and equipment orders for custodial supply/equipment orders including its procurement.
• Responsible for custodial equipment / key inventory control, maintains the inventory of building custodial supply for assigned facilities, Procures new keys as necessary.
• Conducts weekly custodial staff team meetings.
• Maintains records, such as those related to work assignments, personnel, and staffing.
• Assists in the development of new initiatives.
• Assists designated supervisor with administrative responsibilities as needed, including acting on supervisor\'s behalf during absences, serving as a representative at meetings, and assisting in maintaining relationships with union representatives. Proactively and responsibly communicates with designated supervisor on matters as appropriate.
• Performs duties consistent with lower level of this series and other related duties as assigned.

Additional Physical Demands

Environmental Demands:

1. This is both a sedentary and mobile position. The incumbent must check various campus buildings, and the work performance of Building Service Supervisors, Building Service Foreperson and Building Service Workers.

2. Seasonal weather extremes are faced on occasion. Exposure to sun, wind, cold, heat, dampness, snow and ice can be expected on these occasions

3. Work in other than regular hours is required on limited occasions and the individual must be able to vary work hours as the operating needs of the University demand. Individual will be required to work on varying shifts that may be subject to change based on operating needs

4. Work Schedule: The shift for this position is 11:00PM-7:00AM Thursday-Monday (work begins on Wednesdays at 11:00PM and concludes on Mondays at 7:00AM).

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Three (3) years (36 months) of experience in building custodial work.
• Possession of a valid Illinois Driver\'s license at time of hire and maintained throughout employment. This position will drive University vehicles to transport BSW staff and/or equipment as required in the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exc llent communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to convey instructions and provide direction
• Strong computer skills are required for the use of spreadsheets, email, and other documents. Excel and Microsoft Word are preferred
• Knowledge of custodial/ training procedures
• Thorough understanding of University, F&S and Building Services policies
• Skill in working with people and providing excellent customer service
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions including maintaining appropriate records as required
• Support the Mission, Vision, Values and Guiding Principles of Facilities & Services

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 1600 - Building Service Foreman position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search close date. The starting salary for this position is \$50,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, relevant collective bargaining agreements, and/or budget constraints. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

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