M26/27 Custodial Quality Control Specialist

Arlington Public Schools • Arlington, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodial Quality Control Specialist provides leadership, team building, and training to custodial staff at assigned schools and facilities, and assesses custodial work to ensure buildings meet established cleaning standards. The position is based at the Trades Center with Plant Operations and is a full-time, 12-month role. The stated schedule is 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. during the school year, with flexibility required. Schedules and shifts may change at APS’s discretion based on operational needs. The employee is on call 24 hours a day for emergencies and may experience frequent interruptions. The role works under the general supervision of the Director, Plant Operations. The employee trains, monitors, and assesses custodians, and directly supervises custodians only when serving as Relief Custodian.

The employee may be exposed to cleaning chemicals and toxic substances, biological hazards when cleaning restrooms, physical hazards from operating custodial equipment, dust, fumes, and occasionally adverse weather. Frequent use of safety clothing and equipment and compliance with safety procedures are required. The position pays $21.91 to $39.56 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate and considerable experience performing custodial work in a school, private, commercial, or government facility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer skills sufficient to perform job responsibilities, including Microsoft Office and email.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, write reports, and follow oral and written directions.
• National Executive Housekeeping Association certification in safety.
• Chemical control certification.
• Asbestos awareness training certificate.
• Valid driver's license and provision of a copy of a current five-year driving history.
• Ability to drive a personal car to various work locations.
• Must pass a Non-DOT drug and alcohol test.
• Comprehensive knowledge of safe and effective cleaning chemicals, supplies, equipment, cleaning techniques, procedures, and safe chemical application.
• Thorough knowledge of cleaning-schedule development and staff-management procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of methods for assessing custodial-service quality, identifying site and staff shortcomings, recommending modifications and training requirements, and conducting required training.
• Ability to work independently and maintain a flexible schedule.
• Ability to communicate and work with people at all organizational levels in a multicultural work environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain acceptable relations with school-based personnel and fellow employees.

Responsibilities

• Assist principals and Custodial Supervisors with planning custodial work schedules and addressing absenteeism, emergencies, vacancies, cleaning deficiencies, and performance issues.
• Train custodial staff in assigned schools on established cleaning procedures and techniques; maintenance and care of school grounds and shrubbery; and new techniques, equipment, and procedures.
• Inspect assigned schools to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Recommend corrective action to the principal or building manager and the Supervisor of Custodial Services when conditions are unsatisfactory or quality falls below an acceptable level.
• Serve as a liaison between the principal or building manager and the Supervisor of Custodial Services to support continuity of custodial services across the school.
• Fill in for absent custodians, including the Relief Custodian, at assigned schools when necessary.
• Participate in managing custodial assignments during inclement weather emergencies, such as snow removal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED