Chicago Dept. of Aviation- Foreman of Custodial Workers ( O'Hare)

About the role

Number of Positions: 2 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval). 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). Location: 10510 West Zemke.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Two years of work experience performing custodial, janitorial or building maintenance work.
• 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.
• Substantial lifting (up to 70 pounds) is required.