District Supervisor

2 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States City of Chicago Full time
Job Title: District Supervisor

Under general supervision, the District Supervisor will oversee work crews and coordinate graffiti removal operations within an assigned district. The ideal candidate will have five years of direct operational experience working in a crew related to municipal service delivery or infrastructure repair/construction.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assigns and directs various work crews of laborers, hoisting engineers, and painters engaged in using mechanical sprayers and related tools to paint over graffiti or chemical power washing and/or operating soda blasting equipment for the removal of graffiti.
  • Plans and schedules the use of work crews using specialized chemicals and materials for the removal of graffiti from specific surface types.
  • Reviews computerized service requests and makes daily work assignments to crews, prioritizing and scheduling graffiti removal services to maximize efficiency of operations.
  • Authorizes the requisitioning of needed materials, supplies, and equipment to ensure trucks are properly equipped for crews to complete job assignments.
  • Oversees and directs the training of staff in the proper and safe use of graffiti removal tools and equipment and the proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
  • Drives a vehicle to inspect work completed or in progress, monitor individual crew productivity, and ensure that proper work methods and safety procedures are followed.
  • Inspects buildings and structures to assess the extent of graffiti and whether available resources and equipment can access and/or remove graffiti; confers with property managers and owners to explain the city's graffiti removal methods and to schedule graffiti removal services.
  • Prepares various management reports on work operations, including program initiatives, number of jobs completed, work crew productivity levels, and materials and supplies used.
  • Coordinates work efforts with management to plan new initiatives and to effectively respond to emergency or high-priority requests for graffiti removal services in the district.
  • Schedules and conducts safety meetings with district staff as required; prepares and signs off on injury and accident reports.
  • Monitors subordinates' work performance and initiates and enforces disciplinary action as required.
  • Uses bolt cutters to cut locks and gain access to areas to remove graffiti as required.
  • Maintains vacation schedules and monitors reports for absenteeism.
Requirements:
  • Five years of direct operational experience working in a crew related to municipal service delivery or infrastructure repair/construction.
  • A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.
  • Substantial lifting (up to 50lbs) is required.
  • Ability to stand or walk for extended or continuous periods of time.
Selection Requirements:

This position requires applicants to successfully pass a skills assessment test and complete an interview. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after the test results have been analyzed and compiled. The candidates that receive a passing score on the skills assessment test will be invited to interview for the position. Candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview, will be selected according to the CBA.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

  • Previous experience supervising crews.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office Software, Word, Excel.
  • Previous experience preparing reports.
  • Previous training experience.

This position requires external candidates to successfully clear City of Chicago indebtedness and clear a background check before hire.

All candidates will be contacted via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to monitor their emails regularly upon application.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

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