Building Service Foreman

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement options

Tuition waiver for staff and dependets

Paid holidays

Job summary

Illinois State University in Normal, IL seeks a Building Service Foreman to assign and supervise all building service work and ensure compliance with codes for staff under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3 years custodial experience, a valid driver's license, and a pre-employment physical exam. Evening shift with starting date December 2026. Salary is $28.91 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in building custodial work.
• Valid driver's license.
• A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Assign and control all work of a Building Service nature.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes for all employees under supervision.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Custodial work experience

Valid driver's license

Job description

Title: Building Service Foreman

Division Name: Finance and Planning

Department: Janitorial

Job Summary

Assign and control all work of a Building Service nature. Ensure compliance with all applicable codes for all employees under his/her direction.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$28.91 per hour

Required Qualifications

1. High school graduation or equivalent.
2. Three (3) years of experience in building custodial work.
3. Valid driver's license.
4. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Knowledge of Building Service materials, methods, and procedures.
2. Must be able to follow written and verbal instruction.
3. Knowledge of cleaning solutions and custodial methods
4. Supervisory ability
5. Ability to read and write work-related communications, reports, etc.

Work Hours

Tuesday - Saturday; 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Ability to walk and stand for 6-8 hours per day.
2. Ability to lift 35 lbs.
3. Ability to push/pull up to 80 lbs.
4. Ability to bend, stoop, twist; ability to climb ladders and stairs; ability to work above shoulder level for extended periods of time; ability to work around dust, fumes, and environmental irritants.

Performs Building Service work during training, including such tasks as mopping, sweeping, and scrubbing floors, cleaning and waxing floors, and collecting and disposing of refuse.

Proposed Starting Date

December 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume

Optional Applicant Documents

Transcripts - See Special Instructions section for additional options

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Special Instructions for Applicants

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Additional points are granted on the civil service exam for an Associates degree or a Bachelor's degree or higher. In order to receive additional points on the exam, college or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Fax: [phone], Attn: Colette Homan

Address: Illinois State University

Human Resources

Campus Box 1300

Normal, IL 61790-1300

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 applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, 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. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan

Human Resources

309-438-8848

[e-mail]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at [phone].