Custodial Aide - Part-Time

City of San Bernardino; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of San Bernardino’s Public Works Department is seeking part-time Custodial Aides to help maintain and beautify City facilities. The trainee position works under supervision to learn custodial tasks, including cleaning buildings, offices, furniture, and preparing rooms for meetings.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to safety and customer service while gaining hands-on experience in custodial operations.

Qualifications

• Entry-level trainee position with on-the-job training.
• Ability to follow instructions and schedules.
• Commitment to maintaining clean, safe facilities.
• Communicate professionally with staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Clean offices, restrooms, floors, and public areas.
• Prepare rooms for meetings and events.
• Assist with moving furniture and equipment as needed.
• Observe safety rules and report equipment issues.
• Maintain entryways and exterior areas tidy.

Skills

Learn custodial operations

Operate custodial equipment

Safety compliance

Independent work

Tools

Floor buffers

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

Are you seeking an opportunity for professional growth and development?

We invite you to join the City of San Bernardino's Public Works department as a Custodial Aide!

About the City:

As a future member of our team, you’ll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California’s Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history - shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences - continues to inspire the city’s evolving identity. San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It’s a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose - and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.

About the Position:

The City of San Bernardino’s Public Works Department is seeking part-time Custodial Aides to help maintain and beautify City facilities. Duties include cleaning City buildings, offices, furniture, and other facilities; preparing rooms for meetings and conferences; and performing related duties as assigned. The Custodial Aide is a trainee-level position that works under the supervision of a Custodian or higher-level supervisor.

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming City facilities. The successful candidate will communicate clearly and professionally, follow instructions carefully, complete assigned duties thoroughly, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with a positive, customer-service-oriented attitude.

A Day in the Life Consists of:

As a Custodial Aide with the City of San Bernardino, your day will focus on learning and performing a variety of custodial tasks to help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming City facilities. Under direct supervision, you’ll support the upkeep of public buildings while gaining hands-on experience and training in custodial operations. Your day may include:

• Cleaning offices, restrooms, windows, floors, and public areas using proper methods and materials.
• Emptying trash containers and replenishing restroom supplies.
• Assisting with moving and arranging furniture and equipment for meetings or special events.
• Cleaning exterior areas around buildings, such as picking up litter and maintaining entryways.
• Observing and following safety regulations and reporting any unsafe conditions or equipment malfunctions.
• Using and learning to maintain custodial equipment such as floor buffers and vacuum cleaners.
• Preparing rooms for meetings and ensuring common areas are presentable and functional.
• Participating in on-the-job training to understand custodial techniques, equipment use, and cleaning schedules.
• Supporting department goals by maintaining a positive and cooperative attitude throughout the day.
• Sweeping, mopping, dusting, and polishing furniture.

Knowledge of:

Methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.

Ability to:

• Learn operate, and maintain mechanical and power custodial equipment, such as floor buffers and vacuum cleaners;
• Learn cleaning operations required in custodial work;
• Adhere to schedules in accomplishing assigned tasks;
• Report malfunctions in equipment and unsafe condition of buildings;
• Observe safety rules and regulations;
• Accomplish routine custodial duties independently;
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction;
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction;
• Transport materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Recruitment Timeline

This recruitment will close on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 11:59 pm, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Applications review: Week of October 26, 2026.

All dates are subject to change at the discretion of Human Resources.

All applicants are required to submit an online application through the City’s official website at www.sbcity.org.

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.

Pre-Employment Process

• Pre-employment Medical Exam including drug test
• LiveScan Fingerprinting which reviews criminal history with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

E-Verify Participation

The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In 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 employee’s 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 www.uscis.gov

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 [phone].

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 Stephanie Rivera at [e-mail]. Additional information is available at www.sbcity.org.