M26/27 CUSTODIAL QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST
About The Position
Arlington Public Schools is hiring a full-time, 12-month Custodial Quality Control Specialist for Plant Operations, located at the Trades Center. The position is assigned to the second shift; during the school year, the stated schedule is 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and flexibility is required. Schedules and shift assignments may change according to APS needs, and employees may be reassigned at APS’s discretion. The specialist provides leadership, team building, and training to custodial staff at assigned schools and facilities, and assesses service quality to ensure sites meet established cleaning standards. The role works under the general supervision of the Director, Plant Operations. The specialist trains, monitors, and assesses custodians, but directly supervises them only when serving as Relief Custodian. The position requires being on call 24 hours a day for emergencies and is subject to frequent interruptions. Work may involve exposure to cleaning chemicals and toxic substances, biological hazards in restrooms, physical hazards from custodial equipment, dust, fumes, and occasional adverse weather. Frequent use of safety clothing and equipment and compliance with safety procedures are required.
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.
- Comprehensive knowledge of safe and effective cleaning chemicals, supplies and equipment, cleaning techniques and 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 individual staff shortcomings, recommending modifications and training requirements, and conducting 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.
- Valid driver's license and a copy of a current five-year driving history.
- Ability to drive own car to various work locations.
- Must pass a Non-DOT drug and alcohol test.
- Must be available on call 24 hours a day for emergencies.
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 established cleaning procedures and techniques, care and maintenance 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 maintain continuity in custodial services.
- Fill in for absent custodians, including the Relief Custodian, when necessary.
- Participate in managing custodial assignments during inclement-weather emergencies, such as snow removal.
- Remain on call 24 hours a day for emergencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
