Custodian, Real Estate Division (2708)

Under supervision the 2708 Custodian performs routine manual cleaning tasks in public buildings schools other facilities and surrounding areas; and performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions

1. Sweeps scrubs mops spots and waxes floors; vacuums and cleans rugs and carpets.
2. Cleans dusts and polishes cabinets furniture and woodwork; empties and cleans waste receptacles and ashtrays.
3. 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.
4. Assists in moving and arranging furniture and equipment.
5. Turns out lights and locks doors and windows.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. May wash interior glass partitions and interior and exterior windows which can be easily reached from floor or ground level.
9. 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.

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.).

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application and/or departmental selection process. Written verification (proof) of qualifying experience must verify that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications stated on the announcement. Written verification must be submitted on employers official letterhead specifying name of employee dates of employment types of employment (part-time/full-time) job title(s) description of duties performed and the verification must be signed by the employer. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which they are appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employees class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Commission Rules. Experience claimed in self-employment must be supported by documents verifying income earnings business license and experience comparable to the minimum qualifications of the position. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupations and total earnings must be submitted. If education verification is required information on how to verify education requirements including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency can be found at ones education training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. 

Medical Testing: Prior to appointment eligible candidates must successfully pass the TB testing process. 

Security Clearances & Background Investigations: Positions in this classification may require that successful candidates who become eligible for appointment may be required to go through a background investigation to determine the candidates suitability for employment in this classification. Factors considered in the investigation may include employment history use of illegal/controlled substances. Reasons for rejection based on this investigation may include but not limited to: applicable convictions repeated or serious violations of the law inability to accept supervision inability to follow rules and regulations falsification of application materials and/or other relevant factors. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination. 

IMPORTANT: Your application MUST include responses to the supplemental questionnaire found here:  will not be reviewed without completed supplemental questionnaire.

You may contact Debbie Yung via email at  with questions regarding this opportunity.

Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Mailed hand delivered or faxed documents/applications will not be accepted.

Helpful Information 

• Information About The Hiring Process 
• Conviction History 
• Employee Benefits Overview 
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker 
• ADA Accommodation 
• Veterans Preference 
• Right to Work 
• Copies of Application Documents 
• Diversity Statement 

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.