Housekeeping Workers - Nightshift and Evening Shift

About JMU

James Madison University (JMU) is a publicly funded institution with a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. The mission is to prepare students for a bright future, supported by employees.

Why Work at JMU?

• 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 promoting wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support.
• Tuition Waiver Program: Tuition waiver for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

General Information

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. Candidates must be available to work day shift during the first week training period.

Duties and 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.
• Staff may be moved on a regular basis, temporarily, to meet short-term business needs; such as summer cleans, special projects, shortages in other areas, etc.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Considerations

• Experience performing a variety of cleaning tasks.