Housekeeping Team Leader - Day Shift
- James Madison University
- Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Full Time
Housekeeping Team Leader - Day Shift
20001271
Business Services
Housekeeping
Full-time Staff (Classified)
Opening on: May 23 2025
Administration and Finance
300132 - Housekeeping AUX
Working Title: Housekeeping Team Leader - Day Shift
State Role Title: Housekeeping and/or Apparel Worker II
Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: Business Services
Department: 300132 - Housekeeping AUX
Pay Rate: Minimum Starting
Specify Range or Amount: $31,440
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date: 5/31/2025
About JMU:
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information:
James Madison University's Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Housekeeping Team Leader for the day shift. This is regularly a weekday position, plus overtime as required to cover special events and some rotating on-call responsibilities. These hours may vary in the summer due to the summer modified schedule.
JMU offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include:
Paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave.
19 paid holidays a year including one week off for Thanksgiving Break and almost two weeks off for Winter Break.
Affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System.
A work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, is designed to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes James Madison University a great place to work!
Duties and 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.
Qualifications:
Required:
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.
The successful candidate must also have knowledge of cleaning techniques and an understanding of basic customer service concepts.
Additional Considerations:
Applicants with a valid driver's license.
20001271
Business Services
Housekeeping
Full-time Staff (Classified)
Opening on: May 23 2025
Administration and Finance
300132 - Housekeeping AUX
Working Title: Housekeeping Team Leader - Day Shift
State Role Title: Housekeeping and/or Apparel Worker II
Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: Business Services
Department: 300132 - Housekeeping AUX
Pay Rate: Minimum Starting
Specify Range or Amount: $31,440
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date: 5/31/2025
About JMU:
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information:
James Madison University's Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Housekeeping Team Leader for the day shift. This is regularly a weekday position, plus overtime as required to cover special events and some rotating on-call responsibilities. These hours may vary in the summer due to the summer modified schedule.
JMU offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include:
Paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave.
19 paid holidays a year including one week off for Thanksgiving Break and almost two weeks off for Winter Break.
Affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System.
A work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, is designed to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes James Madison University a great place to work!
Duties and 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.
Qualifications:
Required:
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.
The successful candidate must also have knowledge of cleaning techniques and an understanding of basic customer service concepts.
Additional Considerations:
Applicants with a valid driver's license.
Job ID: 478418632
Originally Posted on: 5/25/2025
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