Assistant Coordinator of Parking and Traffic - Construction and Maintenance - Campus Parking

Hiring Department: Campus Parking

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1014657

Posting Close Date: 4/9/24

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Position Summary
The position's primary purpose is to supervise and maintain grounds related to Campus Parking Services. The position provides oversight for tasks which include landscape installation, maintenance and removal, keeping all Parking facilities free of refuse and debris and removal of snow and ice.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily cleanliness of Parking Lots and Facilities. All lots must be cleaned using various sweepers, vacuums, and hand equipment. All trash must be removed daily including emptying of waste receptacles throughout parking lots and facilities.

• Assist in the prioritization of work activities for the grounds and maintenance staff to identifying those issues that are routine versus those that require immediate redress and communicating that info to Facilities Management supervisors.

• Oversee seasonal grounds projects related to Parking Services such as all aspects of landscaping, asphalt repair and installation, and snow removal.

• Inspect parking facilities and areas to ensure the health and safety of employees and customers. Such inspection should encompass cleanliness, lighting, signage, damage, and operational deficiencies. Issues that are deemed hazardous are to be addressed with expediency.

• Monitor and evaluate the need for the repair or purchase of additional tools, equipment and/or supplies. Position may also be responsible for the maintenance and complete documentation of inventory of all departmental equipment and supplies.

• Identify and provide solutions to Parking Services programs that may positively or negatively impact the operation.

• Supervise the regulation of traffic into and out of parking facilities during special events and in unforeseen situations such as equipment malfunctions, unscheduled relocations, and traffic congestion.

• Initiate and monitor progress of purchase requisitions or work orders. Thorough communication of job needs to the supplier or the tradesman is essential.

• Respond to and assist in resolving emergency situations such as power failures, vehicle accidents in lots, injury to customers and employees, etc.

• Assist in the planning, revision, and implementation of new and/or improved Parking Services Programs or policies.

• Work with other managers of Parking Services to create a positive rapport with faculty, staff, and students by maintaining a strong customer focus.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

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