Custodian POS#117000145

Join a dynamic team at the Cumberland County Public Library, where we serve our community by providing access to a wide range of informational and recreational resources. As a key member of our facility team at the North Regional Branch, you will play a vital role in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for both patrons and staff. This position focuses on building and grounds upkeep to ensure our library operates efficiently and remains an inviting community hub. Be part of a department that values service, excellence, and community impact.

• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; clean glass doors/windows/stainless steel at entrances, sweep, mop, or vacuum floors and stairs, vacuum and shampoo carpets
• Clean and sanitize restrooms using established practices and procedures. Replenish supplies on a daily or as needed basis
• Use, clean and maintain power equipment and hand tools, vacuum and carpet cleaners, brooms, mops, squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
• Assist with the setup of meetings and events at the library; help courier unload courier van
• Empty and clean waste receptacles, including exterior trash cans, replace bags and dispose of trash in proper manner

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 handling and disposing of hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens with care
• Ability to observe and follow safety requirements related to cleaning solutions and chemicals
• Ability to operate and clean vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaners, buffers and tools safely and effectively
• Ability to perform physical labor
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Ability to communicate with co-workers effectively and courteously
• Must be able to understand and utilize basic computer skills for e-mail and to complete electronic timesheet
• Ability to do minor building repairs

Conditions of Employment:

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.