Housekeeping Workers - Nightshift and Evening Shift

James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA
Onsite

About The Position

James Madison University Facilities Management is accepting applications for full-time evening and night shift housekeeping workers. Applicants will be contacted via phone or email as positions become available. Please note: this position is scheduled for evening/night hours; however, candidates must be available to work day shift during the first week training period.

Requirements

  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time and perform physically demanding job duties with or without an accommodation.
  • Ability to work with industrial-strength chemicals and equipment including buffers, scrubbers, and waxers.
  • Ability to clean materials containing bloodborne pathogens.
  • Effective time-management skills.
  • Attention to detail and basic customer service aptitude.
  • Positive interpersonal skills and willingness to work cooperatively in a team environment are essential.
  • Some positions may require the ability to demonstrate basic proficiency in English.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience performing a variety of cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Perform regular and special cleaning of assigned areas using manual tools and power equipment such as buffers, vacuums, and auto scrubbers.
  • Understand and practice all university safety procedures, particularly as they relate to equipment operation and chemical use.
  • Participate in the university’s trash/recycling program.
  • It is likely that staff will be moved on a regular basis, temporarily, to meet short-term business needs; such as summer cleans, special projects, shortages in other areas, etc.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation
  • Sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Community service leave
  • 19 paid holidays annually
  • Health insurance options
  • Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System
  • Tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU
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