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:

• 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 participating 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.