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Custodian (2708) - Citywide

This is a Citywide exam which means that multiple departments across the City will have the opportunity to hire candidates resulting from this recruitment.

City and County of San Francisco custodial positions are located at: Administrative Services, City College of San Francisco, Municipal Transportation Agency, Public Utilities Commission, Public Works, Recreation and Parks, San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco Public Library and Unified School District.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Applicants who previously applied for the 2708 Custodian MUST REAPPLY in order to be considered for future vacancies. *This announcement has been amended to reflect changes with the application deadline. Applicants who already applied need not to reapply. 2/9: Extended application deadline to Friday, February 13, 2026.

Application Opening: Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Application Deadline: Apply immediately. Please be advised that interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close at any time after 5:00 PM on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Compensation Range: $68,588 - $83,304 Annually

Recruitment ID: CBT-2708-A00026

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Job Description

Under direction, the Custodian performs routine manual cleaning tasks in public buildings, schools, other facilities, and surrounding areas.

Examples of essential duties include but not limited to the following:

• Sweeps, scrubs, mops, spots and waxes floors; vacuums and cleans rugs and carpets.
• Cleans, dusts and polishes cabinets, furniture and woodwork; empties and cleans waste receptacles and ashtrays.
• Cleans stairways and hallways; cleans and disinfects restrooms and replenishes supplies; may perform minor duties in unplugging sinks and toilets; cleans offices and lobbies; cleans ceilings, walls, window shades, light fixtures and venetian blinds.
• Assists in moving and arranging furniture and equipment.
• Turns out lights and locks doors and windows.
• Operates scrubbers, buffers, waxers and related electrical appliances and equipment; may tend simple, low pressure heating and ventilating systems; may check water levels in gauges and periodically perform routine servicing to boilers and pumps.
• In recreational areas, cleans auditoriums, gymnasiums, club houses and locker rooms; picks up papers and rubbish in play areas; hangs flags and decorations; reports evidences of vandalism, broken plumbing, windows, doors, locks, etc.
• May wash interior glass partitions and interior and exterior windows which can be easily reached from floor or ground level.
• As school custodian, may supervise and maintain order among students during recess periods; distributes milk or other refreshments to students; performs minor duties in repairing chairs, desks and toys.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Nature of Work

Employees must be willing to work day, swing or graveyard shifts which may include weekends and holidays; use chemicals and cleaners; properly lift and move supplies, furniture, and/or equipment weighting up to 60 pounds with some exposure to accident and injury hazards and disagreeable elements; require sustained physical effort to perform job duties; climb a ladder to perform job duties; work in inclement weather conditions; may be required to wear a uniform; and will be required to participate in training courses.

Employees in some departments may be required to work in special events, under stressful conditions, cleaning sewage leaks, and holding cells.

Qualifications

Education:

Verification of completed or current enrollment in a custodial training course equivalent to the City College of San Francisco Custodial Training program at the time of application. Candidates who are enrolled in a custodial training course at the time of application must submit verification of having completed the course (e.g., a copy of their certificate), prior to appointment. Candidates will remain under waiver until such time that verification is provided; OR

Experience:

Six (6) months (1040 hours) verifiable paid full-time custodial or janitorial experience at a commercial building (such as an office building, warehouse, retail or wholesale store, or non-profit agency or a commercial facility (such as a university, hospital stadium, auditorium, hotel/motel, etc.).

Recognized custodial training programs include, but not limited to, the following:

• City College of San Francisco's Custodial Training Program
• Self Help for the Elderly's Housekeeping Program
• Toolworks Janitorial Training Program
• Community Housing Partnership, Property Management/Maintenance Program
• Goodwill Industries, Community Jobs Program (CJP) Janitorial Training Program
• Career Resources Development Center (CRDC) Maintain Program
• JVS - Janitorial Training Program

Special Conditions applicable to 2708 Custodian positions at San Francisco Airport Commission

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance: Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening.

Customs Clearance: Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission require the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco International Airport U.S. Customs Security Area. An application for a U.S. Custom Access Seal may be submitted to Customs ONLY after employment has commenced. Employment in this position requires that the incumbent submit an application for, successfully acquire and maintain a Customs Access Seal. Per Civil Service Commission Rule 110.9.1, every applicant must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for this examination. Failure to acquire or maintain customs access, a requirement for this position, may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission. Customs Access Seal requirements and procedures are located in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 19, Part 122, Sections 181 or 189.

Medical Examination: Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully pass a medical examination to determine his/her ability to perform the essential functions of the job and/or ability to meet the physical minimum requirements.

Notes applicable to 2708 Custodian Positions in other City Departments

1. Compensation and benefits for positions at the San Francisco Unified School District and the San Francisco Community College may vary from those provided by the City and County of San Francisco.

2. Some positions may require possession of a California Driver's License (CDL) and access to a vehicle for work-related travel.

3. For Airport positions, you will be required to submit qualifying training, education and experience verification for the post referral process prior to the Oral test selection process.

4. For Recreation and Parks positions: Candidates for positions with the Recreation and Park Department may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under California Public Resources Code 5164.

Verification of Education and Experience: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at

Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for further information.

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