Housekeeping Team Leader - UREC

James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA
Onsite

About The Position

James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Housekeeping Team Leader in the University Recreation Center (UREC) for the day shift. The day shift schedule is Monday through Friday, from 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM, with occasional Saturday shifts and rotating on-call duties. UREC operates an award-winning, state-of-the-art recreation facility including an adventure center, wellness center, aquatics center, mediation/mindfulness space, and a wet/dry classroom.

Requirements

  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time and perform physically demanding job duties.
  • 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 in order to keep to an assigned schedule.
  • Knowledge of cleaning techniques and an understanding of basic customer service concepts.

Nice To Haves

  • Applicants with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and assistance to a small group of housekeepers during their daily activities and when performing special cleaning projects.
  • Prepare work orders and requisitions for cleaning supplies and equipment.
  • Perform regular and special cleaning of assigned areas.
  • Understand and practice all university safety procedures and actively participating in the university’s trash/recycling program.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation
  • Sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Community service leave
  • 19 paid holidays annually
  • High-quality health insurance options
  • Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System
  • Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support
  • Tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU
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