Building Service Sub-Foreperson
Facilities & Services
Job Summary
Responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of our cleaning program for the campus. Provide leadership for building service workers engaged in custodial services and maintenance of assigned University facilities.Duties & Responsibilities
- Supports Assistant Superintendent in the management of Building Service Workers assigned to perform custodial services and maintenance of assigned University facilities.
- Assists Training Foreperson in training and evaluating progress of new team members.
- Responsible for making personal contacts with customers daily to develop and maintain effective relationships.
- Inspects assigned facilities and determine that the work assigned is being accomplished by the assigned custodian and the maintaining of the cleaning standard level, notes improvement necessary, and communicates same with custodial workers/staff accordingly.
- Ensures appropriate work supplies and equipment are available.
- Responsible for custodial equipment / key inventory control, maintains the inventory of building custodial supply for assigned facilities, and procures new keys as necessary.
- Maintains records, such as those related to work assignments, personnel, and staffing.
- Assists in the development of new initiatives.
- Assists designated supervisor with administrative responsibilities as needed, including acting on supervisor’s behalf during absences, serving as a representative at meetings, and assisting in maintaining relationships with union representatives. Proactively and responsibly communicates with designated supervisor on matters as appropriate.
- Performs duties consistent with lower level of this series and other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience in building custodial work.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The unit is hiring two positions and both are for the Sunday-Thursday 'deep night shift'. The annual salary range is $50,000-$60,000.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on August 15, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Lance Oliver- [email protected]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected].
Requisition ID: 1031996
Job Category: Service and Food Operations
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
