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Summer Building Custodian (Contract, Full-Time)

Monday, July 6, 2026 to Friday, August 28, 2026 (8 weeks)

Queen's Square location

Posting Date: Monday, April 27, 2026 Posting Closing: Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 4:00 pm

This is a contract posting for a new vacancy.

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*Only those who apply through to the [email protected] email will be reviewed.

Cambridge Public Library is a community hub comprised of the public libraries and art galleries for the City of Cambridge, a thriving city with a rich architectural heritage and the second largest community within the Waterloo Region. We are committed to supporting and inspiring our community in the exploration of reading, arts, innovation, and learning.

What You’ll Do

Are you energetic with an eye for detail? Do you take pride in your work and find satisfaction in a job well done? Cambridge Public Library is seeking to hire a hard-working Summer Building Custodian to work this summer. Does this appeal to you? Read on!

As a Summer Building Custodian, a large part of your duties will be undertaking grounds maintenance such as removing debris, removing weeds and tidying gardens, sweeping and cleaning walkways. You will be an important part of the facilities team by performing various essential cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dumping garage and recycle bins, performing all cleaning aspects of offices, board rooms, restrooms, lunchroom and public areas as well as washing walls and windows.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

- Excellent attention to detail, enjoy working outside and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty.
- Previous cleaning experience is an asset.
- You will be required to work with others, therefore excellent people skills and a positive attitude is essential.
- Basic computer knowledge is also a requirement.

Other Info:

- This position is grant funded through Canada Summer Jobs. We invite applications from all qualified individuals,



especially from youth who face additional barriers to the labour market as defined in the Canada Summer Jobs Applicant Guide including: Youth with disabilities, Black and other racialized youth, Indigenous youth and 2SLGBTQI+ youth, as well as youth in an official language minority community.

To be eligible, youth must:

- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. International students are not eligible participants. Recent immigrants are eligible, if they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Why Cambridge Public Library (CPL)?

Working at Cambridge Public Library offers you the opportunity to be part of an organization that is welcoming, collaborative, and passionate about the community.

Pay: the starting rate of pay is $23.00 per hour

Hours: 35 hours in a weekly period.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm, includes a 1-hour unpaid meal break. The schedule is subject to change.

How to Apply

To be considered for the position, applications must be received by 4:00 pm EST on May 10, 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

- Tell us why we should consider you for this position! Please provide both a cover letter and resume, combined as a single PDF document. Submissions containing links, multiple files or missing required documents will not be considered.
- Submit your application by email to [email protected]
- If applying by email, please quote “26-15 Summer Building Custodian” in your email subject line.





The anticipated start date for this position is Monday, July 6, 2026.

The position is open to internal and external candidates. We thank everyone for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Information

- Cambridge Public Library aspires to employ a staff complement that fully represents the diversity of the community we serve. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply.
- Cambridge Public Library is an equal prospect employer and is committed to accommodating individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you need any accommodations during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
- For more information about us, please visit our website at https://cambridgepl.ca/.
- A Police Criminal Record Check and Judicial Matters Check that is satisfactory to CPL will be required.
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Cambridge Public Library (CPL) will communicate regarding employment opportunities via email and/or telephone. Applicants are required to maintain up-to-date contact information. As communications may be time-sensitive, applicants are encouraged to monitor their email and voicemail regularly. Failure to respond may be interpreted as a withdrawal of interest in the position. If it is determined that any information submitted is inaccurate, misleading, or incomplete, Cambridge Public Library (CPL) may, at its discretion, remove the application from further consideration.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Application question(s):

- As stated in the job posting, please apply our email directly: [email protected]
- As per the job posting/grant requirements, will you be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.

Work Location: In person

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📌 Summer Building Custodian (Full-Time, 8 Week Contract) (Cambridge)
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