PROPERTY CUSTODIAN - AUTO POUND

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Property Custodian - Auto Pound

Chicago Department of Streets & Sanitation

Bureau of Traffic Services

Number of Positions: 3

Salary: $50,424 / year

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 UNITS 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, assigned to the Department of Streets and Sanitation's Auto Pound Operations, responsible for inventorying vehicles and maintaining manual and computerized records of towed and impounded vehicles at the city's auto pound facilities, and performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties:

* Visually inspects towed vehicles, walking around and viewing vehicles to complete an inventory report and document information such as type and make of vehicle, serial, and license numbers, current or expired city stickers, physical condition, and damage to the exterior, and visible property inside the vehicle while working outside in all weather conditions.

* Enter vehicle data, including reason for impoundment, type, make, and license plate numbers

* Process paperwork by sorting and forwarding copies of vehicle inventory reports to appropriate personnel; maintain in-house files of vehicle inventory reports; scan numerous documents

* Provide customer service to individuals: answer questions about towing fees, explain vehicle release policies, check vehicle owner's identification, prepare paperwork to release vehicle owner, and direct owner to cashier for payment of tow fees

* Maintain computerized records to process information, including updating records on vehicles impounded and released from the auto pound and scheduling administrative hearings for vehicle owners appealing the tow and any other related fees

* Conduct physical inventory of vehicles manually and/or electronically; walk through the auto pound checking and matching vehicles with inventory reports to ensure all vehicles are accounted for daily

* Prepare and generate standard form letters notifying owners of fees owed on unclaimed vehicles and planned actions by the city if vehicles are not claimed

* Answer phones and respond to information requests from supervisors. Answers calls from the public and forwards calls from 311, providing information to individuals searching for their vehicle

* Prepare impounded vehicles scheduled for disposal: punch the trunk lock to empty out the contents of the trunk, remove and dispose of all items in the interior of the vehicle, remove license plates, and perform related duties to prep the vehicle

* Prepare work reports and maintain a clean and safe work area

* Operate a city vehicle to deliver and pick up mail, materials, and supplies to various auto-pound facilities

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location: Auto Pounds:

400 E. Lower Wacker Dr

O'Hare/Bessie Coleman Dr

Days: Varies, CPD Rotating Schedule

Hours: Varies, 1^st Shift: 11:00 pm-7:00 am, 2^nd Shift: 7:00 am -3:00 pm, 3^rd Shift: 3:00 pm -11:00 pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

* Two years of combined work experience performing clerical, storekeeping, inventory control, or personal computer work.

* Work schedule is based on the Police Department's shift rotation schedule, and positions are required to work a rotating schedule as needed.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

* You must obtain clearance to access records on LEADS (Law Enforcement Administration Data System), (i.e., Hot Desk) within six months of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

* Auto pound facility environment

* Exposure to outdoor weather conditions

EQUIPMENT

* Standard office equipment (e.g., telephone, printer, photocopier, fax machine)

* Scanner

* Handheld Tablet

* Communication equipment (e.g., two-way radio, pager system)

* Flashlight, safety vest

* Hand tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time

* Ability to climb staircases

* Ability to operate a personal computer and related equipment

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to pass a skills assessment test. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after they have been analysed and compiled. Candidates who receive a passing score on the test will be hired in seniority/lottery order.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

* Previous data entry work experience

* Previous customer service work experience

* Previous clerical work experience

* Previous vehicle inventory work experience

Candidates will be invited to test via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to monitor their emails regularly after the application period closes.

Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired, you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diplomas must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn, and you will not be hired.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at the time of processing, if applicable. You must also provide your valid U.S. driver's license at the time of processing.

NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

Application Evaluation: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources 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. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list in lottery order. 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 to be referred to departments for consideration. 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.

For more information regarding benefits, please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

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

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CST on December 26^th, 2025.