On-Site Quality Assurance Inspector - Custodial Standards

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia based in Charlottesville, VA, invites applications for an entry-level Quality Assurance Inspector. The role involves inspecting campus spaces using APPA criteria, recording data with digital tools, and identifying quality gaps.

After training, you will work largely independently with periodic collaboration. Key duties include objective inspections, documenting findings with photos, and calibrating scoring with supervisors and peers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of relevant or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver's license with zero or positive points balance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct objective inspections of assigned spaces based on appearance conditions and APPA level standards.
• Utilize electronic tools (iPad, iPhone, SharePoint, Microsoft Suite, inspection software, etc.) to perform and record daily inspections.
• Document inspection results accurately, including detailed notations.
• Capture clear, context-rich photos to support scoring decisions.
• Work with supervisors, managers, frontline staff, and other inspectors to ensure scoring consistency and team-wide calibration.
• Support custodial teams by sharing findings that help improve service outcomes.
• Perform time-sensitive additional inspections as assigned by the QA Manager to meet customer needs.
• Foster positive working relationships with team members and customers while remaining objective in inspection duties.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and building occupants when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Objectivity

Tech comfort

APPA levels knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

iPad

iPhone

SharePoint

Microsoft Suite

Inspection software

Job description

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia based in Charlottesville, VA, invites applications for an entry-level Quality Assurance Inspector. The role involves inspecting campus spaces using APPA criteria, recording data with digital tools, and identifying quality gaps.

After training, you will work largely independently with periodic collaboration. Key duties include objective inspections, documenting findings with photos, and calibrating scoring with supervisors and peers.