Environmental Services Office Assistant

James Madison University, United States

Updated: 4 months ago
Location: Harrisonburg, VIRGINIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Working Title Environmental Services Office Assistant
Position Number 0053
Posting Number S3469
State Role Title Administrative and Office Specialist III
Position Type Classified
Position Status Full Time
FLSA Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime
College/Division Business Services
Department 100258 - Landscape E&G
Pay Band 3
Pay Rate Pay Range
Specify Range or Amount $36,000 - $40,000
Is this a JMU Only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Position Summary Information


General Information
James Madison University’s Facilities Management Department is accepting applications for an Environmental Services Office Assistant. The shift is Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with an altered schedule during the summer.
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 , is designed to support and enhance the overall well-being 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
  • Administrative functions for the Landscape department.
  • Ensure that departmental and individual utilization of leave and compensatory time is in compliance with the established policies.
  • Assist with the creation and maintenance of evaluations, position descriptions, and desktop procedures manual.
  • Establish and manage standards for professional education and training for landscaping.
  • Manage vendor and contractors.
  • Administer and perform daily accounting and budget activities.
  • Assist with all duties associated with the recruitment, hiring, and separation of Environmental Services employees.
  • The employee in this position will be considered designated, meaning the work performed is essential to university operations. The employee will be required to work during periods of authorized closings.
Qualifications
Required
  • Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (AiM).
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and audit financial and human resources data.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, especially intermediate skills in Excel.
  • Applicants must be at least 19 years old and possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 24 consecutive months.


Additional Considerations
  • Working knowledge of Federal and State regulations as they pertain to landscape maintenance.
  • Knowledge of recruitment procedures.
Condition(s) of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (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.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Date 01/03/2023
Beginning Review Date 01/11/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Starting Date
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 Request
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or [email protected] . 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.
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The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information.
The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically http://www.jmu.edu/publicsafety/clerycompliance/2018Annual-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.shtml
You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)568-6769/6913.
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