Custodian
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About the Department
New Hanover County is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Custodian to join our Facilities Management Department. This role is essential in ensuring a welcoming and well-maintained environment for employees and visitors. If you take pride in maintaining clean and functional spaces, we’d love to hear from you. Join our team and make a difference every day! Responsibilities for this role include: Cleaning floors and stairwells, entryways, hallways, offices, and break rooms Cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and restocking of restrooms Removing and disposing of trash Monitoring/reporting equipment breakdowns and maintenance needs of facility New Hanover County is dedicated to the recruitment and recognition of a talented and diverse workforce that is committed to public service. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. New Hanover County celebrates diversity in our employees’ backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities, while supporting growth opportunities for all. Our talented team has a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. The differences that unite us are a reflection of the community we serve. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to join our team at New Hanover County. * * * * Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8: 00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Off on Mon/Tues). The b uilding location assignment may vary depending on the needs of the department. Some shifts include evenings and weekends. Must be flexible to work weekends, holidays, and during emergency situations. Employment Type: Full-time, non-exempt Salary Information: The target hiring range for this position is $35,360 to $47,736. The full salary range for an incumbent hired into this position is $35,360 - $60,112 . Starting salary will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, and budget. Candidates with exceptional qualifications and experience may be considered for a starting salary above the target hiring range, but not to exceed the maximum of the salary range.
New Hanover County is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Custodian to join our Facilities Management Department. This role is essential in ensuring a welcoming and well-maintained environment for employees and visitors. If you take pride in maintaining clean and functional spaces, we’d love to hear from you. Join our team and make a difference every day!
Cleaning floors and stairwells, entryways, hallways, offices, and break rooms
Cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and restocking of restrooms
Removing and disposing of trash
Monitoring/reporting equipment breakdowns and maintenance needs of facility
Position Duties
- Required Education and Experience: Education through the 8th grade and o ne (1) year of progressively responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Valid North Carolina Driver's License & good driving record is required. What will make your application stand out: Demonstrated experience as a dynamic trades professional Desire to work every day to make our facilities the best in North Carolina Possess a strong work ethic Have the ability to prioritize schedules True desire to serve the employees and citizens of New Hanover County
- Education through the 8th grade and o ne (1) year of progressively responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
- Valid North Carolina Driver's License & good driving record is required.
- Demonstrated experience as a dynamic trades professional
- Desire to work every day to make our facilities the best in North Carolina
- Possess a strong work ethic
- Have the ability to prioritize schedules
- True desire to serve the employees and citizens of New Hanover County
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid Driver's License (from any state) and good driving record required at time of application. Valid North Carolina Driver’s License required by first date of employment with good driving record.
- Valid Driver's License (from any state) and good driving record required at time of application.
- Valid North Carolina Driver’s License required by first date of employment with good driving record.
Other Qualifications
- Applicant Information: After the closing date for this position applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants referred to the department will receive an email requesting important information pertinent to the position applied for. Please be sure to check your email for this communication so we may proceed with the next step in the recruitment process in a timely manner. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal. In compliance with G.S. 153A-94.2(b), if this position requires an applicant for employment to work with children in any capacity, the county must require the applicant to undergo a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI for all offers of employment made after October 1, 2025. These checks must be performed in accordance with G.S. 143B-1209.26, which authorizes the SBI to provide fingerprint-based state and national criminal record checks to cities and counties. Additional information on how to complete this required check will be provided to the selected candidate after an offer of employment is accepted.
Benefits
- New Hanover County offers a competitive benefits package designed to encourage and support your health, well-being and productivity to include Employer paid 401k deferred compensation contributions (5% for sworn law enforcement and 2.5% for all other benefits eligible positions); Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system; Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year; Paid parental leave; Paid community services leave to give back to our community; Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work; Medical, dental, vision insurance + many other insurance options; Employee assistance program; 100% employer paid long term disability; Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist; Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives; Opportunities to make a difference in your community; And so much more! Benefit options for eligible positions include medical, dental, elective supplemental insurance options including short-term disability, vision, flexible spending accounts, voluntary term life, cancer, accident, and critical illness policies. Employees who elect medical and dental insurance within the specified timelines provided during on-boarding, will have coverage effective on their date of hire. For more information about New Hanover County benefit options, including our benefit rates, please click here. Please check out our careers page at www.nhcgov.com/careers for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work. Note: All positions listed as temporary, casual part time, volunteer, and intern are not eligible to receive benefits. P art-time position with fewer than 20 scheduled hours per week will not include benefits.
- New Hanover County offers a competitive benefits package designed to encourage and support your health, well-being and productivity to include
- Employer paid 401k deferred compensation contributions (5% for sworn law enforcement and 2.5% for all other benefits eligible positions); Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system; Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year; Paid parental leave; Paid community services leave to give back to our community; Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work; Medical, dental, vision insurance + many other insurance options; Employee assistance program; 100% employer paid long term disability; Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist; Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives; Opportunities to make a difference in your community; And so much more!
- Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system; Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year; Paid parental leave; Paid community services leave to give back to our community; Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work; Medical, dental, vision insurance + many other insurance options; Employee assistance program; 100% employer paid long term disability; Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist; Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives; Opportunities to make a difference in your community; And so much more!
- Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year; Paid parental leave; Paid community services leave to give back to our community; Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work; Medical, dental, vision insurance + many other insurance options; Employee assistance program; 100% employer paid long term disability; Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist; Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives; Opportunities to make a difference in your community; And so much more!
- Paid parental leave; Paid community services leave to give back to our community; Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work; Medical, dental, vision insurance + many other insurance options; Employee assistance program; 100% employer paid long term disability; Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist; Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives; Opportunities to make a difference in your community; And so much more!
- Paid community services leave to give back to our community; Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work; Medical, dental, vision insurance + many other insurance options; Employee assistance program; 100% employer paid long term disability; Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist; Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives; Opportunities to make a difference in your community; And so much more!
- Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work; Medical, dental, vision insurance + many other insurance options; Employee assistance program; 100% employer paid long term disability; Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist; Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives; Opportunities to make a difference in your community; And so much more!
- Medical, dental, vision insurance + many other insurance options; Employee assistance program; 100% employer paid long term disability; Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist; Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives; Opportunities to make a difference in your community; And so much more!
- Employee assistance program; 100% employer paid long term disability; Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist; Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives; Opportunities to make a difference in your community; And so much more!
- 100% employer paid long term disability; Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist; Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives; Opportunities to make a difference in your community; And so much more!
- Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist; Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives; Opportunities to make a difference in your community; And so much more!
- Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives; Opportunities to make a difference in your community; And so much more!
- Opportunities to make a difference in your community; And so much more!
- And so much more!
- Benefit options for eligible positions include medical, dental, elective supplemental insurance options including short-term disability, vision, flexible spending accounts, voluntary term life, cancer, accident, and critical illness policies. Employees who elect medical and dental insurance within the specified timelines provided during on-boarding, will have coverage effective on their date of hire. For more information about New Hanover County benefit options, including our benefit rates, please click here.
- Please check out our careers page at www.nhcgov.com/careers for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.
Supplemental Questions
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No custodial work experience
Less than 1 year of custodial work experience
1 year but fewer than 2 years of custodial work experience
2 years but fewer than 3 years of custodial work experience
3 years but fewer than 5 years of custodial work experience
5 or more years of custodial work experience
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About New Hanover County
New Hanover County government provides public safety, health, social services, infrastructure, and civic programs to county residents.
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