City of Goldsboro, NC
Custodian Job at City of Goldsboro, NC in Goldsboro
City of Goldsboro, NC, Goldsboro, NC, US, 27533
Salary: $30,200.94 - $48,309.43 Annually
Location : 200 N. Center Street Goldsboro
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2025-00088
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 09/22/2025
Closing Date: 10/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE
Hiring range is negotiable between $30,200 and $39,255 depending on a candidate's qualifications and experience.
The purpose of this position is to perform responsible unskilled custodial work in the care and cleaning of City buildings. An employee in this class performs general housekeeping work in the assigned buildings and walkways, and may assist with mowing and landscaping duties. Work includes typical housekeeping duties in cleaning bathrooms, offices, hallways, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, etc. Hours may vary, from early morning to evening, depending upon needs of the department or tasks to be completed.
This job works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
The City of Goldsboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Benefits Summary
The following is a summary of the City of Goldsboro benefits:
Vacation Leave: Employees earn vacation leave as follows:
Years of Service Days per Year
0 - 4 years 12
5 - 9 years 15
10 - 14 years 18
15 - 19 years 21
20 + years 23
A maximum of 30 vacation days may be carried over from one calendar year to the next. Any excess of 30 vacation days on December 31 of each year may be transferred to employees sick leave balance, provided that they have taken five (5) days of vacation in the calendar year.
Holidays: City paid holidays are New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2 days) and Christmas (3 days).
When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the previous Friday shall be observed. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed. In order to receive a paid holiday, an employee must be on paid status before and after the holiday.
Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued at one day per month or 12 days per year.
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and covered dependents on the employee's health insurance plan. Part-time employees who work 30 hours or more per week on a continuous year-round basis are also eligible for EAP services. Employees and dependents each receive three free visits per year. Services include, but are not limited to, financial counseling, depression, mental illness, and end of life/terminal illness.
Medical and Dental Insurance: The City of Goldsboro is fully-insured, and provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through the State Health Plan (SHP), MetLife, and Community Eye Care respectively. Medical, dental, and vision coverage is available to all full-time employees. Part-time employees who are scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week on a continuous year-round basis may, if they so desire, purchase available group health through the City for themselves and qualified dependents. The coverage for medical is the first day of the month following the date of employment and dental is effective on the first day of employment, vision insurance is effective the first day of the month following the effective date of employment. Medical insurance is provided to full-time employees at a minimal cost and pro-rated for part-time employees. The types of coverage available are individual (Employees only), Employee/Child, Employee/Spouse, and family. Dental and vision insurance is available at cost to the employee and/or his/her dependents. Premiums are paid through payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis.
Life Insurance: All regular employees are provided a basic term life insurance coverage policy in the amount of $20,000.00 at no cost.
Wellness Assistance Benefit
The City of Goldsboro offers a wellness assistance benefit of $25/month to employees. This can be used to offset the cost of dental insurance or gym membership. Employees must meet eligibility requirements for the State Health Plan and show proof of membership (if gym membership is selected).
Flexible Spending Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) provide you with an important tax advantage that can help you pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. By estimating your family's health care and dependent care costs for the next year, you can lower your taxable income and save money. The City of Goldsboro offers a FSA through Health Equity. The Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is available to all full-time employees who are scheduled to work 40 hours per week. The FSA is effective the first day of the month following the date of employment. These are some of the expenses FSAs can be used for: medical and dental services, chiropractic services, orthodontia, and the child or adult dependent care.
Social Security: The City employees are members of the Social Security System. The employee contributes 6.2% (FICA) and 1.45% (Medicare) for a total of 7.65% of their annual salary and the City contributes the same amount. Social Security benefits include retirement and disability payments and survivor's insurance.
Tuition Reimbursement: Tuition reimbursement is available to all full-time employees up to $2500 per fiscal year for job-related courses or required courses leading to a job-related degree. This is subject to department approval and an employee must complete probation before reimbursement is granted.
Promotion Opportunities: Employees are encouraged to apply for internal positions. Employment opportunities for current employees are posted on the City's Intranet.
Retirement: All employees who are in a regular position that requires 1,000 hours or more of service per year are covered under the North Carolina Local Governmental Employee's Retirement System (NC LGERS). The employee contributes 6% of their annual salary on a tax deferred basis. The City contributes to the employee's retirement account. Eligibility for unreduced monthly benefits begins upon retirement after 30 years of service at any age, at age 65 with 5 years creditable service or at age 60 with 25 years creditable service. Police Officers and Park Rangers may retire at age 55 with 5 years of service and receive an unreduced benefit. Eligibility for reduced monthly benefits begins after you reach age 50 and complete 20 years of creditable service or you reach age 60 (age 55 if you are a firefighter) and complete five years of creditable service. Police Officers may retire early with a reduced retirement benefit after you reach age 50 and complete 15 years of creditable service as an officer.
457 & 401K Supplemental Retirement Plan: The City of Goldsboro offers the NC Supplemental Retirement Plans, 401K and 457. The City contributes 4% to the 401K for all non-sworn full-time employees and 5% for sworn police officers (as approved by the Council) and the 457 plan is voluntary with no contribution by the City.
The 457 and the 401k allow employees to set aside funds which is through payroll deduction and is tax deferred. Income tax is due when the deferred earnings are returned to the individual normally at retirement.
Worker's Compensation: All City employees are covered under the North Carolina Worker's Compensation Act. This act covers those employees who suffer injuries as a result of an accident while performing duties. The Workers' Compensation program will pay medical expenses and a portion of the employee's salary, after 7 days, if the individual is out of work as a result of a work-related disability.
Compensation, Performance Appraisals and Merit Process: The City of Goldsboro is committed to hiring and retaining high quality personnel. As a result, we offer competitive salaries that are consistent with market growth. New hires may serve a six month probationary period upon date of hire and are evaluated in six-month increments.
The eligibility for merit is based upon the following criteria:
Employee must have an overall appraisal rating of 2.0. Employee should score at least 2.0 in competencies; any competency with a score less than 2.0 will result in employee's ineligibility.
Note: The merit eligibility criteria is subject to change at the City Manager's discretion.
The appraisal process in the City of Goldsboro includes an evaluation of each employee's duties and responsibilities applicable to their position. Upon completion of the probationary period, employees are evaluated on an annual basis. The appraisal period is from October 1 - September 30 of each year.
The City of Goldsboro may provide merit incentives for high performing employees subject to City Council approval.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?
03
Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of housekeeping experience; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience?
04
Do you possess and can maintain a valid NC Driver's license or valid equivalent license from another state with an acceptable driving history?
05
Do you possess valid First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications or have the ability to obtain within 6 months from date of hire?
06
Do you have the ability to obtain any other certifications and/or licenses required for assigned position?
Required Question
Location : 200 N. Center Street Goldsboro
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2025-00088
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 09/22/2025
Closing Date: 10/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE
Hiring range is negotiable between $30,200 and $39,255 depending on a candidate's qualifications and experience.
The purpose of this position is to perform responsible unskilled custodial work in the care and cleaning of City buildings. An employee in this class performs general housekeeping work in the assigned buildings and walkways, and may assist with mowing and landscaping duties. Work includes typical housekeeping duties in cleaning bathrooms, offices, hallways, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, etc. Hours may vary, from early morning to evening, depending upon needs of the department or tasks to be completed.
This job works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
- Cleans walls, windows, and blinds.
- Mixes chemicals and applies products to label specifications.
- Cleans bathrooms; scrubs lavatories and toilet fixtures and mirrors and replaces or restocks tissue, paper towels, soap dispensers, and other cleaning supplies.
- Cleans and buffs floors; strips and waxes floors occasionally.
- Vacuums public areas and offices and shampoos carpets occasionally.
- Cleans sidewalks, empties trash, and picks up trash around buildings.
- Dusts cabinets and furniture in offices and public areas.
- Cleans glass doors and mirrors.
- Empties trash containers and replaces liners as needed; keeps public areas clean.
- Uses tools and equipment, including floor buffers, vacuum cleaners, brooms, and mops.
- Follows safety procedures in performance of work.
- Opens and closes the facility at the beginning and end of each day.
- Conducts inventory of janitorial supplies and products; and orders stock to maintain inventory levels.
- Addresses and completes basic building maintenance needs.
- Cross trains at various locations to cover other facilities, as needed.
- Sets up, breaks down and participates in various events the department is holding.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for proper use of chemicals.
- Ability to identify cleaning needs and resolve with appropriate methods and supplies.
- Ability to perform manual labor requiring continuous physical effort.
- Ability to operate equipment and maintain use of equipment for effective cleaning procedures.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with peers, supervisor, and the public when required.
- High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
- One (1) year of housekeeping experience or related experience
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
- Possession of valid First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications or the ability to obtain within 6 months from date of hire.
- Must have the ability to obtain any other certifications and/or licenses required for assigned position.
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
- Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
- Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
- Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
- Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
- Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
- Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
- Traffic; Moving machinery.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
The City of Goldsboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Benefits Summary
The following is a summary of the City of Goldsboro benefits:
Vacation Leave: Employees earn vacation leave as follows:
Years of Service Days per Year
0 - 4 years 12
5 - 9 years 15
10 - 14 years 18
15 - 19 years 21
20 + years 23
A maximum of 30 vacation days may be carried over from one calendar year to the next. Any excess of 30 vacation days on December 31 of each year may be transferred to employees sick leave balance, provided that they have taken five (5) days of vacation in the calendar year.
Holidays: City paid holidays are New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2 days) and Christmas (3 days).
When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the previous Friday shall be observed. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed. In order to receive a paid holiday, an employee must be on paid status before and after the holiday.
Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued at one day per month or 12 days per year.
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and covered dependents on the employee's health insurance plan. Part-time employees who work 30 hours or more per week on a continuous year-round basis are also eligible for EAP services. Employees and dependents each receive three free visits per year. Services include, but are not limited to, financial counseling, depression, mental illness, and end of life/terminal illness.
Medical and Dental Insurance: The City of Goldsboro is fully-insured, and provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through the State Health Plan (SHP), MetLife, and Community Eye Care respectively. Medical, dental, and vision coverage is available to all full-time employees. Part-time employees who are scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week on a continuous year-round basis may, if they so desire, purchase available group health through the City for themselves and qualified dependents. The coverage for medical is the first day of the month following the date of employment and dental is effective on the first day of employment, vision insurance is effective the first day of the month following the effective date of employment. Medical insurance is provided to full-time employees at a minimal cost and pro-rated for part-time employees. The types of coverage available are individual (Employees only), Employee/Child, Employee/Spouse, and family. Dental and vision insurance is available at cost to the employee and/or his/her dependents. Premiums are paid through payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis.
Life Insurance: All regular employees are provided a basic term life insurance coverage policy in the amount of $20,000.00 at no cost.
Wellness Assistance Benefit
The City of Goldsboro offers a wellness assistance benefit of $25/month to employees. This can be used to offset the cost of dental insurance or gym membership. Employees must meet eligibility requirements for the State Health Plan and show proof of membership (if gym membership is selected).
Flexible Spending Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) provide you with an important tax advantage that can help you pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. By estimating your family's health care and dependent care costs for the next year, you can lower your taxable income and save money. The City of Goldsboro offers a FSA through Health Equity. The Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is available to all full-time employees who are scheduled to work 40 hours per week. The FSA is effective the first day of the month following the date of employment. These are some of the expenses FSAs can be used for: medical and dental services, chiropractic services, orthodontia, and the child or adult dependent care.
Social Security: The City employees are members of the Social Security System. The employee contributes 6.2% (FICA) and 1.45% (Medicare) for a total of 7.65% of their annual salary and the City contributes the same amount. Social Security benefits include retirement and disability payments and survivor's insurance.
Tuition Reimbursement: Tuition reimbursement is available to all full-time employees up to $2500 per fiscal year for job-related courses or required courses leading to a job-related degree. This is subject to department approval and an employee must complete probation before reimbursement is granted.
Promotion Opportunities: Employees are encouraged to apply for internal positions. Employment opportunities for current employees are posted on the City's Intranet.
Retirement: All employees who are in a regular position that requires 1,000 hours or more of service per year are covered under the North Carolina Local Governmental Employee's Retirement System (NC LGERS). The employee contributes 6% of their annual salary on a tax deferred basis. The City contributes to the employee's retirement account. Eligibility for unreduced monthly benefits begins upon retirement after 30 years of service at any age, at age 65 with 5 years creditable service or at age 60 with 25 years creditable service. Police Officers and Park Rangers may retire at age 55 with 5 years of service and receive an unreduced benefit. Eligibility for reduced monthly benefits begins after you reach age 50 and complete 20 years of creditable service or you reach age 60 (age 55 if you are a firefighter) and complete five years of creditable service. Police Officers may retire early with a reduced retirement benefit after you reach age 50 and complete 15 years of creditable service as an officer.
457 & 401K Supplemental Retirement Plan: The City of Goldsboro offers the NC Supplemental Retirement Plans, 401K and 457. The City contributes 4% to the 401K for all non-sworn full-time employees and 5% for sworn police officers (as approved by the Council) and the 457 plan is voluntary with no contribution by the City.
The 457 and the 401k allow employees to set aside funds which is through payroll deduction and is tax deferred. Income tax is due when the deferred earnings are returned to the individual normally at retirement.
Worker's Compensation: All City employees are covered under the North Carolina Worker's Compensation Act. This act covers those employees who suffer injuries as a result of an accident while performing duties. The Workers' Compensation program will pay medical expenses and a portion of the employee's salary, after 7 days, if the individual is out of work as a result of a work-related disability.
Compensation, Performance Appraisals and Merit Process: The City of Goldsboro is committed to hiring and retaining high quality personnel. As a result, we offer competitive salaries that are consistent with market growth. New hires may serve a six month probationary period upon date of hire and are evaluated in six-month increments.
The eligibility for merit is based upon the following criteria:
Employee must have an overall appraisal rating of 2.0. Employee should score at least 2.0 in competencies; any competency with a score less than 2.0 will result in employee's ineligibility.
Note: The merit eligibility criteria is subject to change at the City Manager's discretion.
The appraisal process in the City of Goldsboro includes an evaluation of each employee's duties and responsibilities applicable to their position. Upon completion of the probationary period, employees are evaluated on an annual basis. The appraisal period is from October 1 - September 30 of each year.
The City of Goldsboro may provide merit incentives for high performing employees subject to City Council approval.
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of housekeeping experience; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you possess and can maintain a valid NC Driver's license or valid equivalent license from another state with an acceptable driving history?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you possess valid First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications or have the ability to obtain within 6 months from date of hire?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have the ability to obtain any other certifications and/or licenses required for assigned position?
- Yes
- No
Required Question