Housekeeping Team Leader - Evening Shift

James Madison University•Harrisonburg, VA

About The Position

James Madison University’s Facilities Management is hiring a Housekeeping Team Leader to provide leadership and assistance to a small group of housekeepers in daily work and special cleaning projects. The role includes cleaning assigned areas, preparing work orders and supply and equipment requisitions, following university safety procedures, and participating in the university’s trash and recycling program. The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with overtime as required for special events and some rotating on-call responsibilities. Hours may vary during the summer due to the modified summer schedule. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Requirements

  • Experience performing a variety of housekeeping tasks.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding job duties.
  • 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 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 follow university safety procedures.
  • Participate actively in the university’s trash and recycling program.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation leave
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid community service leave
  • 19 paid holidays annually
  • Health insurance options
  • Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System
  • Balanced Dukes employee wellness and work-life integration resources
  • Tuition waiver for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU
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