Building Service Foreman - Residence Life-East

Location: Chicago, IL (on-site)

About the University

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. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

About the Role

The Building Service Foreman will provide field or "job area" supervision for Building Service Workers assigned to Campus Housing.

Responsibilities

• Complete an assigned schedule daily.
• Assign, control, and inspect the work/work checklists to be performed by Building Service employees, including Building Service Workers and/or student BS Aides, ensuring that work rules, protocols, and procedures are followed.
• Ensure departmental cleaning standards are met and/or improved; direct corrective measures when needed and make recommendations for further improvements.
• Assess cleaning needs of assigned area(s) and manage workforce output accordingly.
• Establish and maintain appropriate relationships and communication with other housekeeping personnel, residence life staff, and residents affected by and concerned with custodial services; conduct performance evaluations.
• Counsel staff in areas of required improvement and participate in disciplinary processes as necessary.
• Assist in the testing and evaluation of cleaning techniques, products, and equipment.
• Inventory, secure, request, and distribute cleaning supplies and direct movement of equipment.
• Inspect and direct minor housekeeping equipment repairs.
• Participate in strategic planning for facilities needs related to staffing levels and future projects.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Three (3) years (36 months) of experience in building custodial work.
• Illinois residency required within 180 days of employment.

Pay

$28.50 / hour

Schedule

Monday, Thursday – Sunday, 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM (evenings)

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents