Building Service Sub-Foreman- Continuous Post (2026)

Carbondale • On Campus, IL

32d • Onsite

About The Position

This posting does not necessarily represent an actual vacancy, but rather as open recruitment which allows interested applicants to submit materials for future vacancies within this classification. The starting wage for this position is listed above. This position is represented by Service Employees International Union, Local #316. Employees at this level supervise an assigned group of custodial employees and perform custodial work as directed. They work under general supervision from a designated supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience in building custodial work.
• Out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.
• Application must include a complete and detailed employment history that highlights relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment.
• Upload all official transcripts to meet the educational requirements.
• Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application, unless the same proof has already been submitted in a previous application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves).

Responsibilities

• Provides training in various phases of work performed by lower-level custodial employees.
• Operates, and/or provides instruction in the operation of power equipment (such as auto-scrubbers).
• Acts for the supervisor during his/her absence, and assists the supervisor in the assignment and direction of work.
• Maintains operating records as required.
• Checks operation of the building and mechanical equipment informing the supervisor of needed repairs.
• Requisitions and is responsible for supplies and equipment.
• Mixes and applies cleaning and waxing compounds.
• Ensures assigned employees work with regulated safety standards using established cleaning operations, methods, and techniques.
• Approves vacation requests and other leave of absence for assigned Building Service Workers according to departmental policy, as directed.
• Conducts performance evaluations of assigned Building Service Workers, as directed.
• Performs duties consistent with the lower level of this series.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• employee tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED