Night Shift Housekeeping Lead - Inspire and Grow

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Vacation & Holidays

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA invites applications for a Housekeeping Team Leader for the night shift. The position runs Sunday to Thursday, 10:30 pm to 7:00 am, with overtime for events and rotating on-call duties; training may require day shift at first.

The role focuses on supervising a small housekeeping crew, coordinating supplies, and ensuring high cleanliness standards while following safety protocols. Some summer schedule adjustments apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Experience performing a variety of housekeeping tasks.
• 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 people, and manage time to keep to schedule.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and basic customer service concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and assistance to a small group of housekeepers during daily activities and special cleaning projects.
• Prepare work orders and requisitions for cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Perform regular and special cleaning of assigned areas.
• Understand and follow university safety procedures and participate in trash/recycling programs.

Skills

Stand for long periods

Housekeeping tasks experience

Chemical handling

Bloodborne pathogens handling

Leadership of small crew

Cleaning techniques knowledge

Tools

Buffers

Scrubbers

Waxers

Job description

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA invites applications for a Housekeeping Team Leader for the night shift. The position runs Sunday to Thursday, 10:30 pm to 7:00 am, with overtime for events and rotating on-call duties; training may require day shift at first.

The role focuses on supervising a small housekeeping crew, coordinating supplies, and ensuring high cleanliness standards while following safety protocols. Some summer schedule adjustments apply.