Custodian

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for individuals seeking long-term career stability with the City of San Bernardino. The role offers consistent work structured training opportunities for growth within the Custodial and Facilities Maintenance career path and the chance to contribute to a clean safe and professional environment throughout the City.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is reliable hardworking and takes pride in maintaining clean and safe public spaces. You are self-motivated detail-oriented and able to work independently while following established cleaning standards and safety procedures. You value teamwork communicate effectively and demonstrate professionalism when interacting with staff and the public.

Successful candidates are flexible physically capable of performing hands-on custodial work and comfortable working an early morning schedule to ensure City facilities are clean and ready for daily operations. Prior custodial or facilities experience is helpful but not required the City of San Bernardino welcomes motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow within a municipal environment.

Throughout your shift you will clean offices restrooms common areas and meeting spaces; restock supplies; operate custodial equipment; and ensure all areas meet cleanliness and safety standards. You may also assist with setting up rooms for meetings or community events move furniture and equipment and address special cleaning requests.

Youll work both independently and as part of a supportive Facilities team reporting maintenance concerns and helping maintain a welcoming professional environment across City properties. By the end of your shift youll leave knowing your work directly contributes to a safe clean and efficient City workplace.

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred; AND six (6) months of work experience at a commensurate level; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses Certifications and Equipment:
A State of California drivers license.

Knowledgeof:

• Proper cleaning methods.
• Operation and maintenance of a variety of hand and power janitorial tools and equipment.
• Safety practices related to the work.
• Proper mixing and diluting of cleansers disinfectants and stripping agents.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
• City policies procedures and standards.

• Understanding and following written and oral instructions.
• Completing assignments independently without immediate supervision.
• Reading and writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Communicating effectively and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Properly maintaining and operating power driving construction tools and equipment.
• Providing customer service.

Recruitment Timeline

Application Deadline: Sunday February 1 2026 at 11:59pm

Interview/ Assessment:Week of February 9 2026 or agreed upon date by both HR recruiter & Dept (TENTATIVE)

**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**

All applicants are required to submit an online application through the Citys official website at .This recruitment will close on Sunday February 1 2026 at 11:59pm or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review investigation and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.

Following the initial screening the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants including those who meet the minimum qualifications are suitable for the position.

Successful candidates shall be required to:

• Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.
• Degree verification
• Pass a pre-employment medical exam which includes a Drug screen.
• Starting salary based on education and/or experience and internal equity.
  

E-Verify Participation

The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify compliance with federal law all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.

Accordingly the City will provide information from each new employees Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

For more information about E-Verify please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at

Disclaimers

The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department directly at .

This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.

For questions regarding this recruitment contact Human Resources at or email Lizette Fernandez at .

Additional information is available .