Building Service Foreman

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is seeking a supervisor in building services to oversee custodial staff and ensure clean, safe facilities on campus in Carbondale, Illinois. You will work under supervision with duties including scheduling, training and evaluating staff.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least three years of custodial experience, with a focus on safety, quality control, and efficient cleaning operations in university buildings.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in building custodial work.

Responsibilities

• directs, supervises, evaluates, disciplines, and assists with assigned employees or staff.
• oversees and maintains the assigned area; assigns and inspects work assignments and prepares reports; assists in determining the adequacy of the workforce.
• plans and schedules work priorities for custodial employees.
• trains employees in established building services, methods, and techniques.
• procures, distributes, and is responsible for the security of operating supplies and equipment.
• responsible for hazard assessments and utilization of Personal Protective Equipment by all employees supervised; ensures compliance with all applicable codes for employees under his or her direction.
• recommends proper supplies and equipment and communicates changes for the departments use;
• conducts individual and group training sessions to assure proper departmental cleaning procedures are being utilized.
• conducts building and/or job safety and sanitation standards on workers in accordance with applicable local, state, federal and university safety and health recommendations and regulations.
• enforces safe working habits; including ergonomics risk management, safe operation, and handling of materials and equipment.
• collects, reviews and submits time and operating data, with responsibility for providing requested recommendations; approves vacation requests and other leave of absences according to departmental policy.
• performs duties consistent with lower levels of this series.
• performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The starting wage for this position is listed above. This position is represented by ACsE/IEA-NEA: Associate of Civil Service Employees. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/

The shift is Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Employees at this level assign and control the performance of building service work. They work closely with Management to cover all needs of the building. They work under general supervision from a designated supervisor.

Examples of Duties

• directs, supervises, evaluates, disciplines, and assists with assigned employees or staff.
• oversees and maintains the assigned area; assigns and inspects work assignments and prepares reports; assists in determining the adequacy of the workforce;
• plans and schedules work priorities for custodial employees.
• trains employees in established building services, methods, and techniques.
• procures, distributes, and is responsible for the security of operating supplies and equipment.
• responsible for hazard assessments and utilization of Personal Protective Equipment by all employees supervised; ensures compliance with all applicable codes for employees under his or her direction.
• recommends proper supplies and equipment and communicates changes for the departments use;
• conducts individual and group training sessions to assure proper departmental cleaning procedures are being utilized.
• conducts building and/or job safety and sanitation standards on workers in accordance with applicable local, state, federal and university safety and health recommendations and regulations.
• enforces safe working habits; including ergonomics risk management, safe operation, and handling of materials and equipment.
• collects, reviews and submits time and operating data, with responsibility for providing requested recommendations; approves vacation requests and other leave of absences according to departmental policy.
• performs duties consistent with lower levels of this series.
• performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. High school graduation or equivalent.
2. Three (3) years (36 months) of experience in building custodial work.

Supplemental Information

Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, candidates must be a current Illinois resident.

About Civil Service Examination/Testing:

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of application materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, your application will move forward for examination/testing in which you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. This score will be emailed to the email address noted on your application. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Sponsorship for Work Authorization

Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available. For more information visit https://policies.siu.edu/policies/employment-non-us-citizens.php