Senior Housekeeping Team Leader - UREC

James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA
Onsite

About The Position

James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Senior Housekeeping Team Leader in the University Recreation Center (UREC). 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. Additionally, there may be instances where second shift coverage is required, working from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, to assist with coverage needs. 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 communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time 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 in order to keep to an assigned schedule.
  • Knowledge of cleaning techniques and an understanding of basic customer service concepts.
  • Must be at least 19 years old.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 24 consecutive months.

Nice To Haves

  • Effective communication abilities in Spanish including translating/interpreting verbally and in written format.

Responsibilities

  • Provides support to the supervisor in addressing minor performance issues and acts as back-up to the supervisor in their absence.
  • Leads and coordinates a minimum of 4 custodians during their daily activities and while performing special cleaning projects.
  • Coordinates special projects with building coordinators to include floor cleans, special events, moves, and summer cleans.
  • Prepares work orders and requisitions for cleaning supplies and equipment.
  • Performs regular and special cleaning of assigned areas.
  • Understands and practices all university safety procedures and actively participates 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
  • Tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU
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