FOREMAN OF SIGN SHOP

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago is seeking a Foreman of Sign Shop to oversee sign painting projects at O'Hare International Airport. The role involves coordinating work, managing resources, and ensuring quality standards are met. Applicants must have a valid Illinois driver's license and relevant experience in sign painting. This position offers a starting salary of $52.53 per hour.

Qualifications

• Two years of progressively responsible journey level sign painting experience.
• Valid State of Illinois driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Studies blueprints and project specifications.
• Prepares work orders and determines resources needed.
• Coordinates overtime and inspects work performed.

Skills

Sign Painting

Blueprint Reading

Project Coordination

Education

Registered Sign Painting Apprenticeship

Job description

FOREMAN OF SIGN SHOPJob Number:411909

Description

BID ANNOUNCEMENT

Foreman of Sign Shop, PR

Chicago Department of Aviation

Facilities/Skilled Trades Section

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $52.53 p/h

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on May 27, 2025.

This position is covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with The Sign and Pictorial Painters Union, Local 830, Bargaining Unit 25 (BU 25). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid on this position.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

This career Trades front-line supervisor is an essential forecaster, troubleshooter, and coordination point for Sign painters, as well as instrumental from the planning through completion of individual and coordinated on-going small to medium construction projects supported by multiple trades groups, the FAA, Operations, and the OMP.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

*Studies blueprints and project specifications and inspects work to assess project size and scope.

*Prepares work orders and determines resources needed to complete jobs.

*Prioritizes, schedules, and assigns work to personnel based on the extent of work required, priority, and availability of resources.

*Authorizes requisitions for materials, tools, and equipment submitted by personnel.

*Coordinates overtime, inspects work performed to ensure completion according to Facilities, FAA, Operations or Vehicle Services specifications, work schedules, and established quality standards.

*Ensures the proper use of tools, materials, and equipment following work and safety procedures and evaluates performance.

*Works with other trades to ensure efficiency of operations.

*Approves employee time records.

*Maintains work records and prepares project status reports.

*Tests new materials, equipment, and supplies and makes recommendations regarding product/materials.

Additional duties may be required for this position

LOCATION:Chicago O'Hare International Airport - AMB Building

11601 W. Touhy Avenue

DAYS:Monday through Friday

HOURS:7 am to 3:30 pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered sign painting apprenticeship training program and journeyman status supplemented by two years of progressively responsible journey level sign painting experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications:

*A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.

*Must pass a Ground Motor Vehicle Operating Regulation Basic Driving test (yellow stripe) administered by CDA within six months of hire.

*The candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

*APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM CERTIFICATE(S), JOURNEYMAN CARD, RESUME AND A VALID STATE OF ILLINOIS DRIVER'S LICENSE (whatever applicable) MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF PROCESSING.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires applicants to successfully PASS a written test / skills assessment test IN ORDER TO BE interviewed. The cut score of the test is subject to change based on standard statistical analysis of test results. The interviewed Bidders who possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected by SENIORITY order and according to the CBA rules.

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/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

Application Evaluation: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The 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. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list in lottery order. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

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

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

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Job Posting:May 12, 2025, 5:00:00 AM|Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External:May 28, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

BU:25|Salary:$52.53Pay Basis:Yearly