Posting Details Posting Summary Logo Posting Number
STA00162PO26
Job Family Building and Grounds Maintenance Job Function Custodial Services USC Market Title Custodial Quality Inspector Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132114 Job Level A4
- Administrative/Operational Support Business Title (Internal Title) Quality Inspector Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Administration and Finance Department DAF Facilities Custodial State Pay Range G06 USC Market Range MRC
- $40,269 $49,330 $58,390 Anticipated Hiring Range $40,269
- 49,330 Location of Vacancy SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.
5 Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other About USC About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. 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Position Description Advertised Job Summary Serve as a Custodial Services Quality Control Manager for the USC under the supervision of the AD Custodial Services. Provides oversight, and quality control with regards to the day-to-day custodial services operations of facilities operations E&G buildings. Serves as the principal quality control liaison for on-site external contractors and vendors, ensure operational and cleanliness and safety requirements are achieved and are in accordance with University, APPA , OSHA , and CDC requirements. Manage and maintain the Company's quality inspection process. Identify quality standards needing improvement and develop enhanced process resulting in a higher quality service to the clientele. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Typically holds a high school diploma or GED . Requires 3 or more years of job related experience. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications Associate degree or higher and five years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified with one year of supervisory experience; or equivalency. Our ideal candidate has previous experience managing contracts and is familiar with legal requirements and terms of use. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Excellent communication and listening skills, with strong observational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of how to properly carry out custodial tasks. Knowledge of custodial standards and requirements. Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment. Knowledge of inventory control. Some knowledge of personnel, procurement, and budgeting practices in state government. Knowledge of the concepts and techniques of on-the-job training. Ability to keep accurate written records. Ability to prioritize and make the optimal use of personnel, materials, and equipment. Ability to plan, direct and review the work of subordinates. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate. Demonstrate a strong attention to detail along with the ability to discover potential risks for our company. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to problem solve through effective listening and observation skills. Ability to assist in budget planning and monitoring expenditures. Ability to estimate job costs. Job Duties Job Duty Will serve as the intermediary to the AD Custodial Services regarding any contractual, or vendor compliance issues, take sufficient steps to minimize project risks, liaise with and provide quality control support the to assigned contract cleaning companies. Ensure the project is executed safely and properly. Ensure compliance with the University's work health and safety policies, standards, and procedures, prepare monthly project reports and make presentations at meetings, support negotiations of claims, manage contractual changes and resolve disputes or conflict resolution with cleaning contractors through proper reporting of issues/incident to the senior leadership team. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Supports and participates in a custodial training program for custodial workers that includes cleaning methods, procedures, products, and equipment operation. Directly serves as the primary manager to ensure APPA cleaning standards to provide a safe cleaning environment ( COVID
). Ensure disinfecting efforts are taking place, along with all other general custodial services needs and oversee levels negotiated with the third-party custodial services contractors to ensure operational compliance. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Performs daily, weekly, and monthly physical inspections of primarily all custodial contracted service buildings and report findings to AD of Custodial Services. Inspections include observing interiors of buildings working with the contract company's supervisory and managerial staff to ensure cleaning and sanitizing requirements are achieved on a consistent basis. Gather information for developing work orders that are used by maintenance or custodial staff, communicate with customers, check on the need for replacement fire extinguishers, report safety concerns, meet with building liaisons, and provide a visible custodial management presence to campus constituents. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty Formulate and manage the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and systems pertaining to the QA/QC. Prepares reports for management review including incidents, work orders, supply and equipment needs, position management information, and summations of meetings and trainings attended to provide work management with necessary planning and scheduling information, to keep management informed of incidents, issues, and needs, to review trends, and to share best practices and resolve problems within the custodial services areas. Communicate with work management to identify trends and patterns to assure proper attention and resources are established to proactively rectify issues. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Coordinates with contractor and custodial services leadership regarding the custodial aspect of special events by communicating with university personnel, planning, organizing, and delegating necessary work, and then ensuring after event support such as clean-up and inspections occur. When and if problems occur, such as vandalism, communicate with appropriate personnel and develops necessary work orders and obtain police report relevant to incident. Communicate with building liaisons, deans, department chairs, professors, and other department staff on a regular basis. Prefer recommendations to company management on ways to improve on existing quality processes, collect, compile, and analyze relevant quality statistical data to obtain information regarding quality performance. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Oversee customer complaint process by ensuring proper reporting through facilities computerized management maintenance system ( CMMS ) for accountability and tracking purposes. Develops recalibration planning and preparedness for spring, summer, and fall campus semesters; inclusive of third party and external contractors. Review existing third-party facilities management custodial services plan, and makes recommendations on staffing, phasing, scheduling, equipment, etc. Effectively interact with Service and Development teams to maintain service contracts. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Essential Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 3 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 03/17/2026 Job Close Date 06/15/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by June 15, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC . This posting is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted are all being considered. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.
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