Custodian (Airport)

Custodian (Airport)

Salary

$17.43 - $22.65 Hourly

Location

Jacksonville, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

753300150 Sept 2026

Department

Airport

Opening Date

09/01/2026

Closing Date

9/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

Performs semiskilled work assisting with the cleaning, maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the close supervision of the Airport Maintenance Supervisor.

Our core values-Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty (REACH)-are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.

Please note, this position occasionally works a rotating shift, to include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Position Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides minor maintenance for Airport buildings and facilities.
• Washes windows, walls, floors and bathroom fixtures; strips, waxes and buffs floors; dusts, vacuums, sweeps and mops floors; dusts and cleans blinds.
• Performs rug and carpet cleaning.
• Disposes of refuse, litter and trash.
• Helps set up building and rooms for activities and special events.
• Performs routine building and facilities inspection and security checks.
• Performs minor repairs on equipment, furniture and fixtures; changes light bulbs, sanitizes kitchens, bathrooms and entrances to buildings.
• Performs errands in the form of delivering furniture and ordering and picking up supplies.
• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteer.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Qualifications

General knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in building cleaning and minor maintenance work; general knowledge in the use of common cleaning and maintenance tools; general knowledge of the safe use and operation of tools and equipment; ability to perform manual labor; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements

Moderate experience in maintenance and housekeeping, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have current valid drivers license.

Must be able to successfully pass initial and reoccurring Criminal History Records Checks (CHRC) and Security Threat Assessments (STA) to obtain and maintain an airport issued security (SIDA) badge.

Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget and market considerations.

Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:

Health Insurance

Health Insurance is provided by Cigna and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.

Dental Insurance

Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.

Vision Insurance

Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam.

North Carolina Local Governmental Employees Retirement System

Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.

NC401k

The County contributes 1% of employees gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employees deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%.

Vacation Leave

Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.

Sick Leave

Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.

Paid Holidays

County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary.

ComPsych Mental Health Services

The County provides Mental Health and Life Services through ComPsych to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as counseling, crisis support, work-life resources, legal and financial consultations, and organizational support tools.

Supplemental Benefits

County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans.

For more information, please visit http://www.onslowcountync.gov//HR and click on the Benefits tab.

01

Onslow Countys Core Values are REACH - Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty. Which of these values resonates with you the most, and why?

02

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you able to work nights, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

04

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate

05

How many years of experience do you have in performing housekeeping duties in a professional setting?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• One to three years
• Three years or more

06

Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Onslow County

Address 234 Northwest Corridor Boulevard

Jacksonville, North Carolina, 28540

Phone 910-347-7600

Website http://www.onslowcountync.gov