Housekeeping Team Leader - Day Shift
About The Position
James Madison University’s Facilities Management is hiring a Housekeeping Team Leader for the day shift. The position regularly works weekdays, with overtime as required to cover special events and some rotating on-call responsibilities. Hours may vary during the summer due to the summer modified schedule. The Team Leader provides leadership and assistance to a small group of housekeepers, performs routine and special cleaning, and prepares work orders and requisitions for cleaning supplies and equipment. The role also requires following university safety procedures and participating in the university’s trash and recycling program.
Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding job duties, with or without an accommodation.
- Experience performing a variety of housekeeping tasks.
- Ability to work with industrial-strength chemicals and equipment, including buffers, scrubbers, and waxers.
- Ability to clean up materials containing bloodborne pathogens.
- Ability to lead a small crew, work with different types of people, and manage time to keep to an assigned schedule.
- Knowledge of cleaning techniques and an understanding of basic customer service concepts.
- Basic proficiency in English.
Nice To Haves
- Valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and assistance to a small group of housekeepers during daily activities and special cleaning projects.
- Prepare work orders and requisitions for cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Perform regular and special cleaning of assigned areas.
- Understand and practice university safety procedures.
- Participate in the university’s trash and recycling program.
Benefits
- Paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and community service leave.
- 19 paid holidays annually.
- Health insurance options.
- Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
- Wellness resources, events, and support through the Balanced Dukes program.
- Tuition waiver for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
