Foreman Custodial

Argonne National Laboratory

Lemont, IL

Job posting number: #7125611 (Ref:414866)

Posted: February 10, 2023

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Under the direction of the Facilities Division, Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Custodial Foreman.

Argonne National Laboratory is one of the top scientific destinations in the world.  The Facilities Division ensures the the structures and grounds are in excellent condition to achieve the scientific mission of the laboratory.

Incumbent has operational responsibility only for his/her functional area(s). Operational activities include but are not limited to the following: prioritizing and scheduling daily work projects, assignment of work crews, assignment of work and break-times for crews, assignment of specialized staff/equipment, oversight of work-in-progress ensuring compliance with safety standards, inspection of completed work to ensure quality and timeliness, initiation of purchase requisitions, scheduling of preventative maintenance and documentation of same. In addition gathers information regarding work incidents and forwards information to immediate supervisor.

Position Requirements

  • Experience and proven leadership skills.

  • Considerable knowledge of the work being supervised.

  • Skills in oral and written communications in order to interpret management directives to employees.

  • Skill in performing training activities, decision making, work load assessment, and initial response to staff issues or conflicts.

Preferred qualifications

  • Knowledge of ANL environmental, health and safety policies and procedures.

Job Family

Support Technical (ST)

Job Profile

Custodial Services 1

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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Please note that all Argonne employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. All successful applicants will be required to provide their COVID-19 vaccination verification as a condition of employment, subject to limited legally recognized exemptions to COVID-19 vaccination.



Argonne is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workforce. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne prohibits discrimination or harassment based on an individual's age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


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