BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Unit Assistant

Department of Assets, Information and Services

Bureau of Facilities

Number of Positions: 1

This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under supervision, drives a vehicle to transport personnel, materials, and supplies to various work sites and locations throughout the City, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Picks-up, sorts, and delivers items (e.g., mail, packages, supplies, equipment, payroll checks, reproduction jobs) to various locations and sites throughout the City

• Drives vehicles (e.g., sedan, van, sport utility vehicle, pickup truck) to transport City officials and departmental personnel to and from meetings, appointments, and job sites

• May use a computer (i.e., Microsoft Outlook)

• Loads and unloads items (e.g., mail, reproduction jobs and supplies) into and out of vehicle

• Will utilize equipment such as sorters, folder, and postage machines

• Inspects interior and exterior of vehicle for proper working condition to ensure safe operation/driving of vehicle and fills fuel tank

• Follows safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation and ensures that passengers follow safety regulations

• Responsible for pick up and drop off of vehicle at designated City garage or parking lot

• Drives vehicle for scheduled maintenance and repair service to assigned locations

• Maintains the cleanliness and security of vehicles

• Prepares daily and monthly vehicle log sheets

• May assist with various clerical activities such as answering the telephone, stocking inventory, filing and photocopying

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 1869 West Pershing Rd/121 North LaSalle

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Salary: $43,344 per year

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

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  Willingness and ability to perform the duties of the job

• A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions

EQUIPMENT

• Communication equipment (e.g., two-way radio, multi-channel system)

• Mail carts, hand trucks and dollies PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds

• Ability to grasp or manipulate objects

• Ability to sit and walk frequently

• Ability to access multilevel facilities

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position is willing and able. This position also requires candidate(s) to complete a Willing and Able questionnaire. Bidders will be hired in seniority order. Applicants who successfully apply for the position will be hired in a lottery/random order.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM 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

Brandon Johnson, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner

Applications for this position will be accepted from May 17, 2023, until 11:59 pm CST on May 31, 2023