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SalaryBuilding Service Foreman - Campus Auxiliary Services, SCE Building Services & Operations
Hiring Department: SCE Building Svcs & Operations
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1024273
Posting Close Date: April 9, 2024
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.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
Description:
The Building Services Foreman performs duties that ensure that the Student Centers and its related facilities are properly cleaned, maintained and set-up for routine and use. This position is generally under supervision and shall be responsible for assigning and the directing the work performances of Housekeepers and Building Services Workers staff.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assign, control and direct the work performances of assigned housekeepers and Building Service workers.
- Perform housekeeping work including but not limited to such tasks as mopping, waxing, sweeping, scrubbing and polishing floors, cleaning and waxing furniture, and collecting and disposing of refuse.
- Moving furniture and equipment from one part of the building to another.
- Set-up furniture and equipment according to diagrams and directions provided by the Office of Meetings and Conferences staff and Building Operations managers.
- Disassemble and return furniture and equipment as directed.
- Determine and employ corrective measures to achieve and maintain satisfactory performance.
- Train employees in established and effective housekeeping methods and techniques.
- Participate in training new housekeepers and Building Service workers and ongoing training for all housekeepers and Building Services workers as needed and when requested by the supervisor(s).
- Adhere to prescribed safe practices and precautions. Using effective lighting, signage and barricades within fire code and safety requirements.
- Provide daily on-line shift reports of work activities and completion of tasks or reasons for not completing tasks. Include all staffing concerns, absences, tardiness, call in times and reasons for the aforementioned infractions. Reports also include training needs, supplies used and shortages, and equipment needs.
- Observe and report to supervisors the condition of equipment and building areas that need attention.
- Procure, distribute and be responsible for security of operating equipment and supplies.
- Provide ongoing feedback regarding employee development and assist with employee training and evaluation as requested.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Three (3) years (36 months) of experience in building custodial work.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience is preferred, but not required.
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.
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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