Wage Housekeeping Worker

About the role

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university is located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley and is regarded as one of the finest regional universities in the nation. JMU is accepting applications on a continual basis for part-time Housekeeping Workers. FM Housekeeping offers flexible scheduling/hours, with various shift options. Part-time staff can work up to 29 hours per week.

Opening date: September 18, 2026. Review of applications begins September 28, 2026.

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.

Requirements

• Experience performing a variety of cleaning tasks.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to clean materials containing bloodborne pathogens and ability to use strong chemicals to clean.
• A positive attitude and a desire to work together to keep the facilities of the JMU campus welcoming and beautiful are essential.
• Ability to demonstrate basic proficiency in English.
• Ability to operate buffers, scrubbers, and waxers for cleaning.

Benefits

• Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park, including the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
• Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
• Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.

Note: This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

Pay

$14.11 per hour.

Schedule

Part-time staff can work up to 29 hours per week.