Working Title: Building Entrance Services Worker

State Role Title: Housekeeping and/or Apparel Worker I

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Business Services

Department: 300132 - Housekeeping AUX

Pay Rate: Minimum Starting

Specify Range or Amount: $14.34 Per Hour / $29,829 Per Year

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 6/9/2025

About JMU:

Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

James Madison University’s Facilities Management is currently seeking applicants for the position of Building Entrance Services Worker. This role follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with adjusted hours during the summer months. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of all campus building entrance-ways through regular cleaning, grounds care, and event support, ensuring a positive and professional first impression for all who visit the university.

JMU offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include:

• Paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave.
• 19 paid holidays a year including one week off for Thanksgiving Break and almost two weeks off for Winter Break.
• Affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System.
• A work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support and enhance the overall wellbeing of our employees.
• 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:

• Clean interior and exterior building entrances, including doors, thresholds, and walkways.
• Maintain campus bus stops, including shelters, benches, and surrounding areas removing trash, debris, and cleaning glass surfaces.
• Empty and clean exterior cigarette urns and ashtrays to keep entry areas tidy.
• Monitor all exterior areas (entrances and bus stops) for cleanliness, safety, and needed repairs.
• Remove litter, leaves, and debris from entryways, sidewalks, and bus stop areas.
• Weed and maintain flower beds and landscaped areas at entrances and high-traffic outdoor locations.
• Adjust cleaning tasks and routes based on event needs or high visitor traffic.
• Lead and provide guidance to part-time employees assisting with exterior maintenance.
• Accurately record work activities and hours using the AiM system.

Qualifications:

Required:
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and follow instructions from leadership.
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on cleanliness and safety.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs with or without an accommodation, walk long distances, and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Basic computer knowledge for entering time and tracking work orders in the AiM system.


Additional Considerations:
• Prior experience in custodial or groundskeeping work is helpful but not required.
• Must be at least 19 years old and possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 24 consecutive months.

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

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:

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. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.