Posting number: 27-00281
Department: General Services
Job classification: Custodian
Posting type: Open
Categories: Library, Custodial
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.
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
Are you Interested in Joining our Team?
Click the "apply" link above to complete and submit an application.
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
Chesterfield County is a local government adjacent to Richmond, VA with a population of approximately 350,000, encompassing 436 square miles. We provide a wide range of award winning municipal programs and services including public safety, health and welfare, parks and recreation, cultural activities, community development, water and wastewater services, and public health. Programs and services are delivered in a variety of ways - in person, on-line, by telephone and mail, via print and electronic media, as well as physical facilities (parks, libraries, airport, etc.) through a diverse and talented workforce. Chesterfield is truly a great place to live, work and play and our strength is reflected in the insightfulness, generosity and diversity of its community members.
