Senior Housekeeping Team Leader - UREC

Position Overview

James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Senior Housekeeping Team Leader in the University Recreation Center (UREC). The day shift schedule is Monday through Friday, from 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM, with occasional Saturday shifts and rotating on-call duties. Second shift coverage from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM may be required.

• Generous Leave: paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, 19 paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: high-quality health insurance options.
• Retirement Options:
  Virginia Retirement System.
• Employee Well-Being:
  Balanced Dukes program.
• Tuition Waiver Program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

• 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 daily activities and special cleaning projects.
• Coordinates special projects with building coordinators for 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.

Required:

• 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 to keep to an assigned schedule.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and basic customer service concepts.
• At least 19 years old with a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 24 consecutive months.

Additional Considerations:

• Effective communication abilities in Spanish including translating/interpreting verbally and in written format.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Records (MVR). E-Verify follows I-9 completion.

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The university seeks candidates whose experience and qualifications demonstrate an ongoing commitment to these core values.

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