Temporary Summer Facilities Assistant

Working Title: Temporary Summer Facilities Assistant

Position Type: Part-time Wage / Part-time Salaried

Pay Range: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Residence Life Business Operations is seeking a Temporary Summer Facilities Assistant. The Facilities Assistant will report to the Facilities Technician and assist with summer sweeps and summer projects in the 33 residence halls on campus, working to complete all projects for the arrival of the 2026‑2027 Fall residents.

• Install, deliver & move furniture
• Make deliveries for Residence Life
• Assist in maintaining Residence Life inventories
• Help with building inspections & furniture repairs
• Be able to follow oral/written instructions
• Other duties as assigned

• Communicate clearly
• Able to consistently lift 75 lbs. on own or with the help of a coworker
• Must be flexible and able to work together or alone, with tasks changing daily

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check. This is a part‑time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

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.

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. 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.