Senior Housekeeping Team Leader - UREC

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Senior Housekeeping Team Leader to oversee custodial staff in a state-of-the-art recreation center. This role involves leading a team, coordinating cleaning projects, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work with industrial-strength cleaning equipment. Join a community that values diversity and offers excellent benefits, including a Tuition Waiver Program and a supportive work-life balance initiative. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of students and staff while enjoying a rewarding career.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

Community service leave

Affordable health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition Waiver Program

Work-life balance programs

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and customer service concepts.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates a minimum of 4 custodians during daily activities.
• Prepares work orders and requisitions for cleaning supplies.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks

Knowledge of cleaning techniques

Customer service concepts

Leadership skills

Ability to work with industrial-strength chemicals

Ability to clean up bloodborne pathogens

Time management

Spanish communication

Education

Valid driver's license

Tools

Buffers

Scrubbers

Waxers

Job description

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. Additionally, there may be instances where second shift coverage is required, working from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, to assist with coverage needs.

UREC operates an award-winning, state-of-the-art recreation facility including an adventure center, wellness center, aquatics center, mediation/mindfulness space, and a wet/dry classroom.

JMU offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support and enhance the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU. Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes James Madison University a great place to work!

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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 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.

The successful candidate must also have 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.

Additional Considerations

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

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and an acceptable MVR.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, 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 uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement

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