FOREMAN OF CARPENTERS

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Foreman of Carpenters

Department of Transportation
Bureau of Bridges
Number of Positions: 1
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $57.61/hour

This position is open to the public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council (Bargaining Unit 50). 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

Applications for this position will be accepted from 4/14/25 until 11:59pm CDT on 4/28/25

Under general supervision, supervises journey-level carpenters performing rough and finished carpentry work in the construction, installation, and repair of wood structures and fixtures, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Studies blueprints, specifications, and work orders and inspects work sites to assess installation and repair work required, determine equipment and materials needed, and plan work processes
* Prepares cost estimates of labor, materials, equipment, and manpower needed to complete installation and repair jobs
* Plans, assigns, and schedules carpentry jobs based on established priorities and the availability of resources

* Orders materials, equipment, and supplies and/or assists in evaluating and revising material contracts that are sent out for bid to contractors
* Coordinates delivery of equipment and materials to work sites
* Supervises work in progress to ensure efficiency, timeliness, and adherence to safety procedures * Inspects completed jobs for compliance with specifications and established quality standards
* Assists in performing complex carpentry jobs
* Trains staff in work and safety procedures and evaluates their performance
* Works with other trades at job sites to ensure efficiency of operations
* Approves employee time records
* Maintains work records and prepares project status reports
* May test new carpentry equipment and make recommendations for possible acquisition
Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 31st & Sacramento
Days: Monday-Friday
Hours: 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

* Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered carpentry apprenticeship training program and journeyman status, plus two years of journey-level carpentry experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
* A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required
* Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time
* Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs
* Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools
* Ability to access difficult to enter spaces (e.g., roofs, basements, cramped quarters)
* Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment
* Ability to tolerate heights while working

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to successfully pass a skills assessment test and complete an interview, which will include a written exercise. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been compiled and analyzed. Applicants who receive a passing score on the test will be selected to interview. The interviewed 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 interview and written exercise, will be selected for hire. Bidders will be hired in seniority order.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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

City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor