Library Custodian - North Courthouse Library

Chesterfield County; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Chesterfield County is seeking a part-time custodian to provide cleaning services for county libraries. The role focuses on maintaining clean and safe facilities, including bathrooms and common areas, with strict attention to safety and green cleaning practices.

The position involves 28 hours per week with evening shifts, and requires a high school diploma or GED along with some custodial experience. Pre-employment checks and a CDP may apply, uniforms are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and six months of experience in custodial work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work (stairs, standing, bending, reaching overhead).
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI background check, and education/degree verification required.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas, bathrooms, windows, and trash; move trash to dumpster and perform related duties.
• Dry and wet mop, vacuum, dust walls/doors, restock bathroom supplies and polish furniture.
• Uniforms are provided; perform other duties as required.

Skills

Lifting 50 pounds

Custodial experience

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Our Ideal Candidate

Energetic, self-motivated, and reliable team member who has a passion to make a difference in serving our community working in the library. We would love for you to be a part of our Building and Grounds team.

Our Position

This position serves as member of our custodial team. This position will provide custodial services to maintain clean and safe county libraries.

What You Will Do

Duties require cleaning of all assigned areas, which may include, cleaning and disinfecting building areas, bathrooms, and drinking fountains; emptying trash located inside building and transporting trash to dumpster; dry and wet mopping and vacuuming floors; dusting and spot cleaning walls and doors in high and low areas; restocking bathroom supplies; cleaning and polishing furniture; cleaning interior windows and interior/exterior doorway windows. Perform other work as required. Uniforms are provided.

This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

Position Requirements and Preferred Skills

High school diploma or GED and six months of experience in custodial work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Ability to perform physically demanding work including, but not limited to, walking up and down stairs, standing for prolonged periods, squatting, stooping, bending, twisting, stretching, crawling, and reaching overhead. This position is subject to working in areas around youth under the age of 18 and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background “Child Protective Services” (CPS) check. Working knowledge of tools and equipment used in custodial services and knowledge of green cleaning methods is preferred.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.

Position Work Schedule

The schedule is 28 hours per week on the following days: Monday through Thursday 7:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.; Friday 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Position Hiring Range

$17.91 - $21.06

Position open until filled (first review to begin October 19, 2026).

28 hours/week; Monday through Thursday 7:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.; Friday 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

General Services - North Courthouse Library