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Kerry Moss

Kerry Moss

Chicago,IL

Summary

Results-driven leadership professional with nearly two years of facility operations experience and over 20 years in Chicago Public Schools. Expertise in project management, team supervision, and multi-site quality assurance. Ready to leverage knowledge of APPA standards, safety regulations, and operational software in a Facilities Management Lead role.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Facilities & Custodial Field Lead

Chicago Public Schools CPS
Chicago, Illinois
06.2024 - Current
  • Team Supervision: Supervise, mentor, and direct over 51 custodial personnel across 11 distinct educational facilities, ensuring high-quality performance and adherence to district standards.
  • Quality Assurance: Execute weekly, scheduled site visits to conduct comprehensive quality inspections of facility cleaning and maintenance services provided by CPS-approved vendors.
  • Inspection Documentation: Authored detailed quality inspection reports, documenting service non-conformances with photographic, video, and record-based evidence to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Identified and logged structural and mechanical deficiencies in facilities for timely repairs.: Inspected facilities for structural or mechanical deficiencies (e.g., landscaping, pest control, broken locks, HVAC issues), logging work orders in CMMS database and collaborating with engineering team for timely resolution.
  • Workforce Management: Optimized staff schedules, managed timecards, conducted annual performance evaluations per Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and Talent Office guidelines, and coordinated temporary/roving staff through substitution software.
  • Project & Operations Management: Oversee the cleaning operations software (Crowd Comfort) to track room-by-room completion data. Coordinate cleaning and maintenance projects around school hours to minimize disruptions to student learning and administrative operations.
  • Ensured accurate inventory by conducting regular counts and managing custodial supply orders.: Conduct periodic inventory counts, manage supplemental supply chains, order capital custodial equipment, and actively participate in internal and external facilities audits.

Administrative Operations: Maintain private custodian CPS email accounts and update internal assignment databases

Custodian

Chicago Public Schools CPS
Chicago, Illinois
06.2007 - 06.2024
  • Supervised and trained 20+ custodians and temporary staff to maintain high sanitation standards across campus properties.
  • Executed high-level and routine cleaning tasks, enhancing expertise in floor care and sanitation techniques.
  • Maintained heavy-duty custodial machinery through troubleshooting and inspections, ensuring reliable performance.
  • Ensured compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations related to chemical safety, PPE usage, and disposal methods.

Education

High School Diploma -

Roberto Clemente Community Academy
Chicago, IL
06-2004

Skills

  • Facilities & Operations: APPA 2 Cleanliness Standards, Multi-Site Quality Inspections, Project Planning & Management, Inventory & Asset Procurement
  • Quality assurance
  • Inspection documentation
  • Technical Maintenance Knowledge: HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting, Roofing, Environmental Health & Safety
  • Technology & Systems: CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), Crowd Comfort Operations Software, Frontline/Kronos Attendance & Substitution Software, Microsoft Office Suite
  • Regulatory Compliance: OSHA Standards, EPA Regulations, Board Policies, Sanitary & Safety Codes
  • Leadership & Team Management: Staff Supervision (50 Personnel), Training & Mentorship, Labor Relations (CBA Guidelines), Conflict Resolution
  • Team supervision
  • Inventory management

Timeline

Facilities & Custodial Field Lead

Chicago Public Schools CPS
06.2024 - Current

Custodian

Chicago Public Schools CPS
06.2007 - 06.2024

High School Diploma -

Roberto Clemente Community Academy
Kerry Moss