GENERAL LABORER-AVIATION (These are SEASONAL positions for 6 months)
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
These positions are open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City’s collective bargaining agreement with LABORERS INTL UNION OF N.A., LOCAL 1001 – (Select Bargaining Unit # 54).
IF YOU ARE A CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEE AND WANT TO EXERCISE YOUR CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS TO BID, YOU MUST APPLY ON THE BID ONLY SITE AT: www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS
(Once the website opens, scroll down and click on the button titled “Bid Opportunities.”)
IN ADDITION, YOU MUST CHECK THE BOX ON THE CAREERS APPLICATION TITLED “ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY”, CORRECTLY ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT. YOU MUST USE THE EMPLOYEE NUMBER FOUND ON THE UPPER LEFT-HAND CORNER OF YOUR PAY CHECK STUB LABELED “PAYEE/EMPLOYEE NUMBER.”
(NO OTHER FORMAT OR SYSTEM CAN BE USED TO OBTAIN YOUR EMPLOYEE NUMBER).
FAILURE TO CHECK THE “ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY” BOX, ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.
CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION
Number of vacancies: 24 (twenty four)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Outside Terminal / Secured/ Non-Secured Areas
Collects refuse and bulk garbage from the exterior of all terminals and security posts, and from exterior and interior of support facilities (i.e. airport maintenance complex (AMC), H&R plant and warehouse); lifts and removes trash bags from large (55 gallon) refuse containers and loads onto refuse trucks. Uses hand tools (i.e. rakes, heavy-duty long handled dustpans and brooms) and powered equipment (i.e. sweepers/green machines and riding vacuums) to clean and pick up debris from exterior areas including sidewalks, grass areas, fence lines and parking lots. Walks designated areas/roadways to pick up debris using picks; empties ash tray containers and cleans/polishes stainless steel refuse and ashtray containers around terminal areas. Removes snow and ice from sidewalks, curbs and exterior of terminals and facilities and spreads salt using salt spreaders, snow blowers, compact utility riding tractors with attached snow plows, hand shovels and ice scrapers. Cuts grass and trims weeds on all grass areas in non-secured and secured (i.e. service roads, taxiways, runways) airport areas using compact utility riding tractor mowers, powered weed trimmers and grass mowers; applies pesticides for weed control. Trims and cuts down trees and shrubs; works from a bucket truck to reach and remove selected limbs using powers saws or pruners. Responds to clean up requests from vehicle accidents, sets up barricades, puts down oil and picks up debris; delivers and sets up barricades to designated sites. Raises and lowers all CDA controlled American, State, County and City flags located throughout the airport. Perform minor cold patch repair on taxiways and runways as needed.
Inside Terminal / Secured/ Non-Secured Areas
Loads and unloads supply trucks with office supplies, janitorial supplies, salt bags, trades materials and other equipment and supplies and delivers to various facilities and storerooms throughout the airport. Cleans up, removes debris and disposes of bulk items from terminal areas, basements and tunnels; cleans pedestrian stairwells in parking garages and checks for light outages. Moves furniture and office equipment to various areas in the airport; moves bench seating in terminals; sets up cots for stranded passengers. Delivers, sets-up and removes platforms, tables, chairs and decorations for special events/holidays. Works the mail run, delivering and picking up mail and packages between airports, city departments and other facilities. Performs other related duties as required.
This position requires candidates selected for hire to be available nights, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs. In addition, outside work/inspection is required with possible exposure to fumes, dust, and noise.
Candidates selected for hire MUST PASS a 2 – week, LOCAL 1001 Training Course within 3 months from the day of hire.
CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION
Location: O’Hare International Airport
Shift: Varies
Hours/Day Off: Varies
Candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Treat Assessment (STA).
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Willingness and ability to perform the job duties.
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
Some positions may require a valid State of Illinois driver’s license
Some positions may require to obtain an Illinois Department of Agriculture Pesticide Operator License
Some positions may have to pass a Ground Motor Vehicle Operating Regulation Basic Driving test administered by the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA)
WORKING CONDITIONS: Airport terminals and facilities. Airfields, runways and other exterior areas of airport and surrounding areas. Exposure to loud noises and extreme weather conditions. Work schedules include varying days off and three shifts.
EQUIPMENT: Manual equipment (e.g., brooms, picks, shovels). Power equipment (e.g., riding vacuum, compact utility riding tractors, power saws, chain saws, pruners). Personal protective equipment (e.g., shoes, glasses, gloves, safety vest)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Extremely heavy lifting and carrying ranging from 75 to 100 pounds is required. Ability to stand, walk and bend for extended or continuous periods of time. Ability to use and operate applicable hand and power tools and equipment. Ability to climb (e.g., access cabs of trucks or vehicles, staircases).
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Bidders who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications and AFFIRMATIVELY answer the Willingness and Ability Questionnaire, will be hired in seniority order and according to the CBA. Non-bidders who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications and AFFIRMATIVELY answer the Willingness and Ability Questionnaire, will be hired in LOTTERY order.
Candidates selected for hire MUST PASS a 2 –week, LOCAL 1001 Training Course within 3 months from the day of hire.
Candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Treat Assessment (STA).
VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE: The City of Chicago offers Veterans Preference to both current, active military personnel AND military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received an honorable or general discharge. Eligible candidates must have at least six months of active duty documented. In order to receive the veterans preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they are a veteran by answering “yes” or “no” to the question on the online application that asks, “Are you currently serving on active duty for at least six months in the Armed Forces of the United States OR have you served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty for at least six months and received an honorable or general discharge?” In addition, you must attach documentation to verify your military service. For veterans, you must attach a copy of your DD214 to your online application which includes character of service status OR a letter from the United States Veterans Administration on official stationary stating dates of service and character of service. For active military personnel, you must attach a letter from your Commanding Officer on official stationary verifying your active duty, length of service, and character of service in the Armed Forces of the United States AND a copy of your military ID to your online application. Failure to answer the question and attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for the Veterans Preference.
Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.
Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago Department of Human Resources
Lori E. Lightfoot, Mayor Soo Choi, Commissioner
Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm C.D.T. Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. CDT on March 29th, 2020. No exceptions will be made.
