Housekeeping Team Leader - Day Shift

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

11d • Onsite

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 because of the modified summer schedule. The team leader provides leadership and assistance to a small group of housekeepers, prepares work orders and supply and equipment requisitions, and performs routine and special cleaning in assigned areas. The role follows university safety procedures and participates in the university’s trash and recycling program. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check.

Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding job duties, with or without 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 materials containing bloodborne pathogens.
• Ability to lead a small crew, work with different types of people, and manage time to meet 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 work 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 in the university’s trash and recycling program.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed