Careers at Virginia Tech

The position reports to the Quality Control Manager for Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities. The Quality Control & Project Coordinator performs a wide variety of duties to assist the Facilities Operations Team and has extensive interaction with promoting and overseeing compliance of daily operational quality as well as specialized customer funded and project work for all areas designated as Facilities responsible locations.

The position will provide site reviews (inspections) for custodial contractual and in-house operations as well as interior building inspections. The position is also responsible for assisting the Quality Control Manager with oversight of corrective action plans for custodial functions and for the submittal of corrective actions for facility repairs. This position will be a line of contact with contractual services and will frequently navigate areas where these services are being performed to inspect and discuss needs and expectations. This position will provide support and serve as a resource to the Quality Control Manager and assist with the administrative functions.

This position will coordinate a designated collection of custodial functions of Facilities’ projects and special events. This will also include coordination of customer funded work requests and renovation cleaning projects, which will include a heavy focus on floor care work.

The ideal candidate must be detail, action, solution, and results oriented, as well as dedicated to continuous improvement. The successful candidate must have the ability to handle multiple activities including confidential and sensitive matters with the utmost discretion. The individual is expected to fulfill identified responsibilities with limited supervision while maintaining effective communication with the Quality Control Manager, Director, and other Facilities Department leaders.

• Demonstrated experience with site reviews, continuous improvement and the oversight and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Ability to partner with team to create strategic processes and procedures.
• Experience with routine floor care and maintenance.
• Experience with general computer functions and software.
• Attention to detail and quality driven.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

• Associates degree in Business or related field, or a combination of relevant training and/or experience.
• Experience in large commercial or educational settings.
• Experience in custodial services or facilities related field.

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Regular

$47,000 - $52,000

Open until filled

- Must be able to walk and stand extensively; climb and work on stairs; safely move or handle up to 35 lbs.; bend, stoop, reach (including reaching above the head to dust), push/pull, perform repetitive motion, twist, and shovel snow.
- Must be able to safely and efficiently operate electrically powered and manual cleaning equipment.
- Emergency Personnel health & safety related
- Normal work hours are 5am - 1:30pm but work hours may vary to meet project requirements as well as management and customer needs.| May work around large numbers of people especially during class change and special events.| May be assigned to work in different buildings to meet department needs.| Must wear employer provided uniforms as instructed by supervisor.
- As situation dictates, must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- This position meets the criteria for issuance of a mobile communication device (such as radio, cellphone, Ipad, Ipod, pager, etc.). Devices issued are the responsibility of the employee and are to be returned in satisfactory condition upon separation of employment. Devices are to be used according to supervisor instruction and according to relevant policies.
- Must have a driver’s license check with an acceptable and safe driving record.
- Must have a valid driver’s license

Unable to sponsor work visas.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.