Housekeeping Supervisor - Nightshift (Bilingual)

About the role

James Madison University’s Facilities Management is seeking a Night Shift Housekeeping Supervisor (Bilingual) to oversee custodial operations during overnight hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective supervision to 10‑25 employees.
• Ensure proper cleaning and safety procedures are followed by all team members.
• Ensure assigned facilities are cleaned to university standards and promote customer service and teamwork.
• Perform administrative duties including preparation and maintenance of daily check‑in sheets and requisitions for supplies and equipment; distribution of work orders; assistance in annual inventory; addressing performance issues and conducting probationary and yearly performance reviews.
• Serve as a designated employee required to work during periods of authorized closings.

Qualifications

• Strong and effective communication abilities verbally and in written format.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to lead the work of others.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations and communicate verbally.
• Ability to perform manual labor on a sustained basis and operate large cleaning equipment such as buffers and vacuums.
• At least 19 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license for a minimum of 24 months with an acceptable motor vehicle report.

Skills

• Working knowledge of cleaning methods, chemicals, equipment, machines, and safety practices related to custodial services.
• Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (verbal and written).

Benefits

• Generous leave: paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive health coverage: high‑quality health insurance options.
• Retirement options: benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Employee well‑being: Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work‑life integration.
• Tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

Pay

$38,000 – $40,000 (annual salary range).

Schedule

Sunday – Thursday, 10:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m., with overtime as required to cover special events and inclement weather.