Senior Housekeeping Team Leader - Nightshift

Working Title: Senior Housekeeping Team Leader
- Night 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: 100254 - Housekeeping E&G

Pay Band: 2

Pay Rate: Minimum Starting

Specify Range or Amount: $32,564

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: 6/10/2026

James Madison University's Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Senior Housekeeping Team Leader for the night shift. The shift is Tuesday
- Saturday, from 10:30 p.m.

- 7:00 a.m. This position requires overtime as required to cover special events and some rotating on-call responsibilities. Hours may vary in the summer due to the summer modified schedule.

• Provides support to the supervisor in addressing minor performance issues and acts as back‑up to the supervisor in their absence.
• Leads and coordinates a minimum of 4 custodians during their daily activities and while performing special cleaning projects.
• Coordinates special projects with building coordinators to include floor cleans, special events, moves, and summer cleans.
• Prepares work orders and requisitions for cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Performs regular and special cleaning of assigned areas.
• Understands and practices all university safety procedures and actively participates in the university's trash/recycling program.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and perform physically demanding job duties.
• Ability to work with industrial‑strength chemicals and equipment including buffers, scrubbers, and waxers.
• Ability to clean up materials containing blood borne 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.
• At least 19 years old and possess a valid driver's license for a minimum of 24 consecutive months.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

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