Housekeeping Team Leader - Day Shift

About the role

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.

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 participate in the university’s trash/recycling program.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and perform physically demanding job duties with or without an 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 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.
• Ability to demonstrate basic proficiency in English.
• Applicants with a valid driver’s license are preferred.

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: retirement 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

Pay Band: 2; Minimum starting rate: $31,912.

Schedule

Regular weekday position with overtime as required for special events and rotating on‑call responsibilities; hours may vary in the summer due to the summer modified schedule.