Supervisor, Custodial Services (department Of Facilities Management) Countywide

Job Summary
Provide day-to-day work direction and supervise to maintain steady workflow and productivity in maintenance and custodial services.

Ensure that cleanliness, maintenance, and safety concerns are addressed.

Inspect facilities for needed repairs and train staff on the proper utilization of various custodial machines, tools, and equipment.

Supervise contractual groundskeeping, exterminating, trash removal, recycling, and snow removal.

Maintain safety data reports mandated by Illinois Right to Know laws and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

Remain available 24/7, including weekends and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications:


* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher is required, and


* Four (4) years of janitorial or maintenance, or directly related experience is required.


* Two (2) years of prior supervisory or lead experience is required.


* An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.


* Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance is required.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.

Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).

Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.



*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:



* Ability to handle multiple tasks and coordinate various projects in a timely manner with attention to detail.


* Ability to act professionally and impartially to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.


* Ability to perform tasks that require various types of physical exertion, including walking, standing considerable lengths of time, lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving moderate to heavy weight.


* Ability to enable a collaborative and teaming culture and provide day to day direction of tasks.


* Ability to perform escalated or more highly complex work similar to the work done by staff being supervised.


* Ability to effectively delegate tasks to staff and collaborate with leadership to achieve organizational or department success.


* Ability to align team's tasks with departmental procedures an...