Department:
Capital Planning & Facilities
Anticipated Start Date:
August 31, 2026
Annual Salary:
$32,032.00
Normal Work Schedule:
Normal hours M-F 7:30am to 4:30pm but may vary depending on University need and some evening and weekend for special events.
Job Summary:
The Housekeeping Supervisor coordinates and supervises the work activities of assigned cleaning personnel to ensure facility areas of responsibility are maintained to the established cleaning standards. The Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for inspecting the work of crew members and for handling emergencies within their area of responsibility.
Employees in this classification will be required to bend, stoop, climb stairs, kneel, crawl, reach to clean windows and door facings; lift and move student desks weighing 30 to 40 pounds, garbage bags weighing up to 55 pounds, buckets of water weighing up to 35 pounds; roll 35 gallon trash cans from one location to another; push and operate buffers and upright vacuums; carry shoulder vacuums, mops, broom and other cleaning supplies and equipment up and down stairs in performing tasks assigned to this role.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervises, instructs, plans, and assigns the work of crew members and inspects work to ensure conformance to prescribed standards of cleanliness.
- Assigns, supervises and participates in housekeeping functions for a crew of housekeepers.
- Inspects offices, classrooms, residence halls and hallways in order to evaluate for cleanliness, needed repairs and unsafe conditions.
- Discusses special needs and remedies necessary for proper building maintenance with building occupants.
- Assists with the training, coaching, and development of housekeepers, explaining policies, work procedures, and demonstrates use and maintenance of equipment, proper methods of cleaning, and use products.
- Maximizes efforts towards productivity, identifying problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
- Prioritizes multiple tasks while demonstrating a sense of urgency to complete projects and to be detail oriented.
- Keeps records of cleaning tasks completed and those to be done. Keeps records of attendance and performance of employees supervised.
- Identifies and reports maintenance problems.
- Exercises good judgment in making decisions.
- Drives university vehicles in order to inspect work crews at different locations or transport cleaning equipment, cleaning supplies or boxes.
- Participate in periodic heavy cleaning tasks and routine housekeeping duties, as required.
- Responsible for keeping team encouraged and motivated.
- Oversee safe use of cleaning equipment and supplies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent,
- at least two (2) years housekeeping experience, and
- at least two (2) years in a supervisory role
- Valid driver’s license
Required Documents:
Employee Benefits:
JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package. Benefits include:
- Retirement Plans
- Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
- RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
- 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
- Health Insurance
- Medical (PEEHIP)
- Optional plans: vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer and hospital indemnity
- Long-term disability and life insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Paid and unpaid leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Prescription assistance
For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website
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Equal Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
