Join Cumberland County Public Library as a Custodian and play an important role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our customers and staff. In this position, you will perform a variety of custodial, building, and grounds maintenance duties to help keep library facilities clean, attractive, and operating efficiently. Your work will directly support the Library's mission of providing valuable resources, programs, and services to the citizens of Cumberland County and surrounding communities. If you take pride in your work, enjoy maintaining a well-kept environment, and want to make a positive impact in a community-focused organization, we invite you to apply! Cleans, dusts, and sanitizes furniture, walls, shelves, windows, mirrors, doors, and other interior surfaces Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and maintains floors, stairs, carpets, and other flooring surfaces Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, including replenishing restroom supplies and maintaining dispensers Operates, cleans, and maintains power equipment and hand tools used for custodial and general maintenance duties Vacuums and shampoos carpets and performs routine floor and carpet maintenance Collects, empties, and properly disposes of trash and recycling materials, including maintaining exterior waste receptacles Inspects and maintains building exteriors, sidewalks, stairs, and surrounding grounds by removing trash, debris, and other materials Responds promptly to emergencies, accidental spills, and other cleaning needs to help maintain a safe environment Assists with the setup and breakdown of meetings, programs, and special events at the library Performs minor building maintenance and repairs, including basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical tasks, and monitors and requests janitorial supplies as needed Education and/or experience in housekeeping and/or custodial work that is directly related to job. Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, chemicals, and materials used in custodial work Knowledge of the proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials and bloodborne pathogens Knowledge of safety requirements and procedures related to cleaning solutions, chemicals, and custodial equipment Skill in safely and effectively operating and maintaining vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaners, buffers, and other custodial tools and equipment Skill in performing physical labor associated with custodial, cleaning, and general maintenance duties Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and established procedures Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with co-workers, library staff, and the public Ability to safely operate County library vehicles ranging from mid-size cars to a ¾-ton courier truck in accordance with the County's Safe Driving Policy Ability to use basic computer skills to communicate via email and complete electronic timesheets Ability to perform minor building repairs and general maintenance tasks

Conditions of Employment:

In accordance with Session Law 2025-16, candidates selected for positions involving work with children in any capacity will be required to undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history check conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer. Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.