FOREMAN OF CUSTODIAL WORKERS

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago seeks a Foreman of Custodial Workers to supervise a Custodial team across airport facilities. The role includes making daily work assignments, inspecting work, and ensuring cleanliness and safety. Candidates must pass an airport background check and obtain required certifications.

Two years of custodial or building maintenance experience and a valid Illinois driver’s license are required. Shifts include mornings, afternoons, and nights; rotating schedule with weekend work may

Qualifications

• Two years of custodial, janitorial or building maintenance experience.
• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.
• Positions in the Department of Aviation must obtain airfield certification within six months of hire.
• Candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).
• You must provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Custodial Workers performing cleaning and custodial duties in city facilities.
• M ake daily work assignments and prioritize work based on manpower and objectives.
• Inspect and supervise work at airport facilities and outlying sites.
• Ensure proper cleaning of restrooms, offices, lobbies, and corridors.
• Train Custodial Workers on tasks and safety procedures.
• Approve time off requests and monitor performance.

Skills

Custodial experience

Driver's license

Job description

FOREMAN OF CUSTODIAL WORKERS

Job Number: 416380-1

Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Foreman of Custodial Worker

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION (CDA)

Custodial/Labor Services

Number of Positions: 2

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $23.55/hr; PR

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

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).

Under general supervision, oversees and supervises Custodial Workers performing cleaning and custodial duties in the maintenance of building interiors in city facilities; and performs related duties as required

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.

Location: 10510 West Zemke

Hours: 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 QUAIFICATIONS

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

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• * A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required
• * Positions in the Department of Aviation must obtain airfield certification within six months of hire

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

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• * Substantial lifting (up to 70 pounds) is required

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral interview, will be selected for hire according to the cba.

APPLICATION EVALUATION:

Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075.

The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration.

These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.

To learn more about our hiring practices

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/Classification_and_Pay_Plan_2026.pdf

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

City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Job Posting:

Sep 22, 2026, 5:00:00 AM

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Oct 7, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Pay Details:

BU: 45

Salary: $23.55

Pay Basis: Yearly