Senior Housekeeping Team Leader

Senior Housekeeping Team Leader

James Madison University's Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Senior Housekeeping Team Leader for the day shift. 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.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Providing support to the supervisor in addressing minor performance issues and acting as back-up in their absence.
• Leading and coordinating a minimum of 4 custodians during their daily activities and while performing special cleaning projects.
• Coordinating special projects with building coordinators to include floor cleans, special events, moves, and summer cleans.
• Preparing work orders and requisitions for cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Performing regular and special cleaning of assigned areas.
• Understanding and practicing all university safety procedures and actively participating in the university's trash/recycling program.

Qualifications required include:

• 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 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.
• Applicants must be at least 19 years old and possess a valid driver's license for a minimum of 24 consecutive months.

Conditions of employment include:

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
• New hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

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. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission.