James Madison University is hiring: Carpet Cleaning Technician in Harrisonburg

Position Details

• Working Title: Carpet Cleaning Technician
• State Role Title: Trades Technician II
• Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)
• Position Status: Full-Time
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime
• College/Division: Business Services
• Department: 100254 - Housekeeping E&G
• Pay Rate: Pay Range
• Specify Range or Amount: $34,000 - $36,000
• 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: 9/17/2025

About JMU

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university 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 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 JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment

General Information

JMU Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Carpet Cleaning Technician. The shift for this position is Monday - Friday, 9:00 p.m. - 5:30 a.m., with overtime as required for special events and inclement weather.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Professionally clean and maintain and make minor repairs to all carpets at JMU to meet university standards.
• Perform all repairs and maintenance on equipment for optimal performance at all times.
• Continue to implement entrance mat & hard surface cleaning program.
• Provide accurate spreadsheet of chemical usage and equipment used for repairs for accurate inventory control for re-ordering purposes.
• Perform emergency water extractions when necessary.
• The employee in this position will be considered designated, meaning the work performed is essential to university operations and the employee will be required to work during periods of authorized closings.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Considerable knowledge of carpet cleaning techniques, and chemicals.
• Ability to operate industrial truck-mounted equipment and related attachments.
• Ability to work various shifts and hours.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Applicants must be at least 19 years old, possess a valid driver's license for a minimum of 24 months, and have an acceptable motor vehicle report.

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.