at City of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description:
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Window Washer
Chicago Department of Aviation
Number of Positions: 4
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 WINDOW CLEANERS UNION, S.E.I.U., LOCAL 73 (BARGAINING UNIT #35).
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
Under supervision, washes and cleans windows, partitions, doors, glass walls/curtains, and other glass surfaces in the interior and exterior of buildings, and performs related duties as required.
Essential Duties:
+ Reads work orders to assess work required and determine equipment and materials needed
+ Prepares cleaning solutions such as solvents to wash windows and other glass surfaces
+ Uses appropriate industry tools such as standard and extension poles, scrub mops, squeegees, and soft brushes to clean, wash, wipe down and dry glass surfaces and frames
+ Performs window washing and cleaning work at ground level and from various building heights.
+ Uses specialized equipment to perform work including extension ladders, safety belts and harnesses, stages, scissor lifts, and articulated booms
+ Notifies the manager of broken windows and other broken glass surfaces that present safety hazards Attends safety training classes and applies safety techniques and procedures in performance of window washing and cleaning work operations
+ Removes and replaces any material disrupted during cleaning
+ Prepares work activity reports
+ Loads, transports and unloads equipment and supplies
+ Operates a work order system/computer system
NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.
Location: O’Hare Airport
Days: Varies
Hours: Varies
Qualifications:
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience
· Two years of professional residential or commercial window washing work experience OR two years of experience performing labor, custodial or maintenance work requiring working from heights.
· Must be able to work at heights above ground level.
· Willingness and ability to perform the duties of the job.
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
· Some positions may require a valid State of Illinois Driver’s License
NOTE: You must provide your valid U.S. driver’s license at time of processing.
WORKING CONDITIONS
· Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
· Perform work in interior and exterior of buildings
· Work performed at various heights above ground level
EQUIPMENT
· Communication equipment (e.g., two-way radio, pager system)
· Window washing equipment (e.g., scissor lifts, articulated boom, extension poles, scrub mops, squeegees, ladders, mop buckets )
· Personal protective equipment (e.g., shoes, glasses, gloves, safety harnesses)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required
· Ability to stand for extended or continuous periods of time
· Ability to move one’s hands and arms to grasp or manipulate objects
· Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools
· Ability to tolerate heights while working
Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.
NOTE : You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable. You must also provide your valid U.S. driver’s license at time of processing.
NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position does not require a test or interview. Applicants who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, and possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be hired in a lottery/random order .
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
+ Certified Window Washer
+ Driver’s License
NOTE:
· The candidate selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA)
· Must be flexible for early and/or late meetings and weekends.
Salary : $27.30 / Hourly
Application Period March 12, 2024 – March 26, 2024
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 and Military Friendly Employer
City of Chicago Department of Human Resources
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on March 26, 2024 .
