Temporary Custodian

Exploratorium; San Francisco (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Exploratorium seeks a Custodian responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the museum. This entry-level, temporary role involves operating custodial equipment and ensuring safety standards. Applicants should have basic custodial experience and be able to work various shifts, including overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months custodial experience.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the museum, including classrooms, restrooms, and entrances.
• Operate various custodial equipment.
• Collect and dispose of trash/recycling/compost.

Skills

Basic understanding of safety issues

Ability to read and write

Ability to follow instructions

Education

6 months custodial experience

Tools

Custodial equipment

Job description

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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.

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.

• Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs
• Ability to push and pull 50 lbs
• Ability 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

How To Apply

This is atemporary (ends 9/30/2025), full-time(37.5 hours per week), non-exempt, union position that includes benefits. The starting rate for this role is $25.07. This rate is the step 1 of a 6 step union pay scale.Please no phone calls in regards to this job. To apply, please visit the Exploratorium job page.

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.

Exploratorium

Piers 15/17, San Francisco, CA 94111

Website: https://www.exploratorium.edu/about/jobs. No phone calls, please

The Exploratorium is committed to an inclusive workforce.

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