Custodian

Exploratorium; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Exploratorium in San Francisco, CA is seeking a dedicated Custodian to help maintain the museum’s cleanliness and safety. The role requires availability for all shifts, overtime, and a strong reliability to support daily operations.

The position is full-time and union-based, with a starting rate of $26.65 per hour. Candidates must be able to lift up to 35 lbs, work onsite, and comply with all safety standards while keeping public spaces pristine.

Qualifications

• 6 months custodial experience and/or successful completion of basic custodial training.
• Ability to read, write and follow simple oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate custodial equipment including vacuums and scrubbers.
• Maintain safety standards and use safety equipment.
• Clean and maintain classrooms, restrooms, offices, and common areas.
• Respond quickly to custodial messages.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Custodial experience

Basic training

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Custodian

Full-Time/Regular San Francisco, CA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1026

SUMMARY

This position reports to the Custodial Supervisor/Manager and is responsible for the general cleanliness of the museum. Applicants must be available to work any assigned shifts and be able to work overtime.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Proper operation of custodial equipment including but not limited to:
  • Floor machines, i.e. vacuums, scrubbers
  • Mops and mop buckets
  • Floor, wall, window squeegees
  • Ladders, step stools, scissor lift, fork lift
• Basic understanding of safety issues and adherence to safety standards related to custodial work
  • Safety equipment for personal safety
  • Building occupant safety
  • Public safety
• Clean and maintain all custodial stations: classrooms, office space, restrooms, entrance ways, work spaces, parking lots and food service areas
  • Collecting trash/recycling/compost and disposing in proper receptacles
  • Dusting, high, intermediate and low areas
  • Sweeping, dust mopping, dry mopping, damp mopping, vacuuming
  • Shampooing, scrubbing, steam cleaning, stripping, waxing and sealing
  • Refilling supplies; paper dispensers, soap dispensers
  • Cleaning and disinfecting urinals, commodes, wash basins, partitions, windows and walls.
  • Use custodial equipment to carry out job responsibilities
  • Respond quickly to custodial messages
  • Additional custodial duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 6 months custodial experience and/or successful completion of basic custodial training
• Ability to read, write and follow simple oral and written instructions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is based in San Francisco, California with staff expected to work onsite a certain number of days per week based on department requirements
• Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs
• Ability to push and pull 50 lbsAbility to bend and kneel, reach, move from place to place, twist at the waist
• Ability to climb and work on ladders

APPLICATION DEADLINE

This position is open until filled

This is a regular, full-time (37.5 hours per week), non-exempt, union position that includes benefits. The starting rate for this role is $26.65. This rate is the step 1 of a 6 step union pay scale.

The Exploratorium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion and respect . We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.