Building Service Foreperson - Transportation & Building Services

$50,000 - $60,000/Yr

University of Illinois - Urbana, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Urbana, IL

Educational Services

About the position

The Building Service Foreperson is responsible for supervising the daily operations of Facilities and Services Building Service Workers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This role involves overseeing a team of approximately 20-30 workers, ensuring the quality and safety of custodial work, managing supplies and equipment, and maintaining accurate records. The position plays a crucial role in implementing safety protocols and quality improvement initiatives within the facilities management department.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and administer the daily work of approximately 20-30 Facilities and Services Building Service Workers.
• Schedule, assign, and inspect custodial work and the performance of Building Service Workers.
• Process and approve time worked by Building Service Workers accurately.
• Ensure the safety of employees, fill out accident forms, and handle emergencies such as floods and fires.
• Conduct weekly team and monthly safety meetings to promote safe work practices.
• Implement the Performance Partnership Program.
• Maintain adequate supplies, equipment, and materials at each job location.
• Keep accurate inventory records of all equipment in the assigned area.
• Maintain records of building keys and manage locking and unlocking of buildings.
• Support and implement quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in building custodial work.

Nice-to-haves

• Possession of a valid Driver's license at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• Knowledge of custodial training procedures.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Excel and Microsoft Word.

Benefits

• Salary range of $50,000-60,000 per year based on experience and qualifications.