Building Service Sub-Foreman- Continuous Post (2026) Salary $27.41 Hourly Location On Campus Job Type Civil Service Job Number 2600003 Department Various Campus Departments Opening Date 01/01/2026 Closing Date Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Security/Safety Sensitive: NA FTE 1.00
Description Benefits Questions Description 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. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/Employees
Job Summary At Southern Illinois University Carbondale, we are seeking a Building Service Sub-Foreman to supervise an assigned group of custodial employees and perform custodial work as directed. They work under general supervision from a designated supervisor. Examples of Duties 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 the 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.
Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience in building custodial work. Supplemental Information Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.
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About Civil Service Examination/Testing: The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of application materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, your application will move forward for examination/testing in which you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. This score will be emailed to the email address noted on your application. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties. The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/. SIU Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status. University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and Employee Assistance Program. SIUC also provides extensive tuition benefits for its employees and their families such as: tuition waiver/application fee waiver for the employee and their dependents, a Legacy tuition rate for children of SIU Alumni, and Civil Service Employee Counsel (CSEC) Education Assistance Program (EAP). For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/
Section 1: Work Experience
Describe your specific work experience performing basic custodial work such as mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning, waxing, and buffing floors:
Describe your specific work experience such as setting up for events such as setting up tables, chairs, equipment, and tear-down/cleaning after events/meetings:
Describe your specific work experience with general custodial supplies such as cleaning solutions, equipment, and supplies:
Describe your specific work experience with snow removal such as sweeping or shoveling snow from sidewalks or steps:
Required Question
Employer Southern Illinois University - Carbondale Address 900 S. Normal Ave Carbondale, Illinois, 62901 Website https://siu.edu/