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Airport Maintenance Foreman - Midway Airport, PR

Chicago Department of Aviation

Custodial/Laborer Services Division

Number of Positions: 2

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $51.05

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA LOCAL 1001 (BARGAINING UNIT 54). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

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

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on September 18, 2024.

Under general supervision, coordinates and oversees laborer work activities on an assigned shift, supervising staff in performing grounds maintenance and general labor work at the Chicago Department of Aviation’s (CDA) O’Hare International and Midway International Airports to ensure the proper maintenance and upkeep of airport facilities; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Reviews work orders requesting laborer services, prioritizes work based on operational needs and makes assignments to staff of Laborers.

· Schedules work routes and assigns staff to collect refuse and bulk garbage from the exterior of all terminals and security posts, and from exterior and interior of support facilities (i.e. airport maintenance complex (AMC), H&R plant and warehouse).

· Monitors work crews assigned to clean and pick up debris from exterior areas including sidewalks, grass areas, fence lines parking lots and roadways.

· Supervises and monitors staff engaged in snow and ice removal from sidewalks, curbs and exterior of terminals and facilities and the spreading of salt to ensure the safety of passengers, visitors and staff.

· Directs ground maintenance activities including grass cutting, weed trimming, weed spraying and tree and shrub rimming/cutting activities around terminals and airport areas.

· Assigns work crews to clean up areas of vehicle accidents or other types of accidents/ emergencies; coordinates with airfield operations personnel to obtain clearance for Laborers to access airfield to remove debris and objects as required.

· Assigns staff to loads and unload supply trucks with supplies, equipment and materials for delivery to various facilities and storerooms throughout the airport.

· Oversees staff performing laborer duties inside terminal areas including disposing of bulk items, cleaning areas of refuse and debris, moving furniture and office equipment, and setting up and removing platforms, tables, chairs and decorations for special events/holidays.

· Implements safety work procedures and practices to minimize employee accidents and to promote a safe work environment; prepares accident and injury reports.

· Approves time off requests; conducts performance evaluations; and initiates and enforces disciplinary actions; informs General Foreman of performance or operational problems.

· Prepares productivity reports and related work reports.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: Chicago Midway International Airport

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. (Must be flexible to work outside of regular Business Hours)

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Two years of work experience in grounds and building maintenance work for a large facility or commercial building.

NOTE: A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required.

NOTE: Must pass a Ground Motor Vehicle Operating Regulation Basic Driving test administered by the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) within six months of hire

NOTE: The candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires applicants to complete a skills test and if passed, an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected for hire.

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 click here. (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/provdrs/emp.html)

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

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor