Foreperson

Join a fast-paced, growing, and exciting company full of great opportunities!

Founded in 1997, IFS is the union affiliate of KBS, the largest privately held provider of facility services in North America. IFS has an immediate full-time opportunity to join our Janitorial Services Team as a Foreperson. If you want a flexible schedule to earn some additional income while being part of an exciting, dynamic and growing team with leadership opportunities in a fast-paced environment, then this is the job for you! 

If this sounds like the right environment for you, then why wait, APPLY TODAY!!

Work Schedule: Days/nights vary, including weekends 

Shifts Available:

bilingual English and Spanish

40 hours a week but needs to be flexible with work hours (weekends also) and driver license

needs to have 3 to 5 years of janitorial experience, the hourly rate can be negotiable

this is a union position

Summary of duties:

• Perform site Crew tasks and ensure Crew tasks are fully executed at site
• Interact with the client to provide professional and prompt customer service as needed
• Provide direction and task coordination for assigned Crew
• Ensure Crew members understand and are knowledgeable of their responsibilities under each policy
• Collaborate with Crew to ensure coordination and successful execution of daily operations and resolve deficiencies in a timely manner
• Maintain and observe daily schedules to ensure there is coverage for shifts; work with supervisor to resolve schedule issues
• Document and report issues regarding safety/security, building maintenance, damaged equipment, or any other pertinent issues
• Support process to request uniforms, employee badges, needed supplies, and other items
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Respond to emergencies in the evenings and weekends
• Assist Supervisor(s) to ensure buildings are fully staffed each day and fill-in for missing team members as necessary
• Assist Supervisor or Zone Manager with new hires and training
• Ensure team members have the information and tools to do their jobs effectively; provide clarity and support team members success
• May assist Supervisor or Zone Manager with interviews and training
• Motivate crew; interact regularly with crew members to provide support and clarity, and lead by example

Requirements for our Foreperson position:  

• 1-3 years’ direct experience in related janitorial operations, distribution center environments or comparable work experience.
• Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved oral or written instructions. 
• Communication skills to relate to officials, staff and public in a courteous manner. 
• Disposition to perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and safe handling for chemicals sheets/documents (generally in English; may have in Spanish where state required ).  

What’s In It for You?

As a full-time IFS employee (working 30+ hours per week), you may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which can include:

• Health Insurance (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match

Please Note:

Benefits may vary depending on the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) . This position is union-represented, and benefits may be provided either by the company or through the union, depending on the terms of the applicable CBA.

IFS considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, and expression, marital or military status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. IFS also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. 

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