CUSTODIAL WORKER

at City of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description:

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Custodial Worker

Chicago Department of Aviation

Labor Services

Number of Positions: 3

Starting Salary: $18.25 P/H

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with Public Service Employees Union, Local 73 SEIU – BARGAINING UNIT #35 and #45. Only employees with 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

· Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

· Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

· Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under supervision, perform cleaning and custodial duties in the maintenance of building interiors of non-terminal facilities at O’Hare International Airport including the airport administration building, airport maintenance complex, safety and security building, Heating and Refrigeration Plant, taxi and limousine facility and the warehouse/trades building; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Cleans restrooms, disinfecting all restroom surfaces and fixtures using chemical solutions, mopping floors, cleaning toilets, removing trash, and replenishing restroom supplies.

· Cleans walls, inside of windows, and other glass surfaces, partitions, and doors in facilities using various cleaning solutions wash towels, sponges, and other cleaning products.

· Uses appropriate tools such as scrub mops, hand sweepers, and mop buckets to clean non-carpeted floor areas such as lobbies, stairways, and corridors; uses heavy-duty powered scrubbers and polishers to strip, wax, and buff floors.

· Operates vacuum cleaners and shampoo equipment and solvents to vacuum and chemically clean carpeted areas in office areas of facilities.

· Removes litter, debris, and fluids from building floors and vestibules in response to requests for clean-ups during the day.

· Empties trash and recycling containers, replaces liners, discards trash in compactors, and operates refuse compactors.

· Wipes and cleans tabletops, chairs, and office furniture; wipes down stainless steel such as water fountains, kiosks, and information booths; cleans public seating areas.

· Cleans and disinfects handrails on escalators and moving walkways.

· And other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 10510 W. Zemke

Days: Various

Hours: Various

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ Willingness and ability to perform the duties of the job.?

+ NOTE: ? This position requires candidates to complete a Willing and Able Questionnaire.

+ NOTE:? Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment.

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

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position is willing and able. Applicants who successfully apply for the position will be hired in? seniority or?lottery/random order .?

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

+ Not Applicable

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. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list in lottery order.? Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

Education & Employment Requirements and Verification: You must provide information about your educational background and work experience including job titles, dates of employment (month/year), and specific job duties on your resume and/or application as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. ‘Acting Up’ cannot be considered for current City employees. Please attach all applicable transcripts, diplomas, licenses, and/or certificates as outlined on the job posting for the position you are applying for. The initial evaluation will be based on information provided and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. Employment applications lacking the required documentation?will not?be considered.? For information regarding the required attachments, please review the description section of the job posting. Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history. If you received your degree internationally, you will be required to provide 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.

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 to be referred to departments for consideration. 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 honor the commitment of our veterans, the City of Chicago has amended city ordinance 2-74-020 to bolster the hiring preference for individuals who have served in the United States Armed Forces and were discharged or released therefrom under Honorable Discharge or General Discharge (Under Honorable Conditions). The City of Chicago further recognizes an individual who has completed the term of their initial contract as a Reservist or member of the National Guard and is actively serving in good standing. Veterans who claim Veteran’s preference must submit the following at the time of onboarding: DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that must show the Veterans’ character of service upon discharge. If an individual is still in the Reserve or National Guard, a letter from the Commanding Officer, Unit Representative, or Personnel Staff Officer (S-1) stating the individual is serving in “good standing” and has completed the first term of their initial contract. In order to receive the veterans’ preference, candidates must answer “yes” to the question on the online application that asks, “Have you been discharged or released therefrom the United States Armed Forces under Honorable Discharge or General Discharge (Under Honorable Conditions) OR have you completed the term of your initial contract as a Reservist or member of the National Guard and are actively serving in good standing AND do you wish to be considered for a Veteran’s preference in hiring with the understanding that you must provide the required documentation at the onboarding stage AND if you cannot produce the required verification your conditional offer may be revoked?” In addition, you must provide documentation to verify your military service at the time of on-boarding. Veterans who claim Veteran’s preference must submit the following at the time of onboarding: DD214, Certif