TEX - Custodian - Public Library

Overview

Company Description

Application Opening –
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Final date to receive applications –
This recruitment may close at any time, but not earlier than 5:00pm on Monday, February 23, 2026
Recruitment

Appointment Type: This is a Temporary Exempt Category 17 position limited to no more than two (2) years in duration. Category 17 employees are used to backfill a Permanent Civil Service (PCS) employee on a leave of absence. This position is exempt from Civil Service and shall serve at the discretion of the Department Head.

The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) is dedicated to connecting our diverse communities to learning, opportunities and each other. The library system includes the architecturally significant Main Library, 27 neighborhood branch libraries, two administrative buildings and four bookmobiles. With a collection of more than 3.7 million items and circulation exceeding 14 million each year, SFPL serves more than 4 million visitors annually.

The library emphasizes literacy, digital inclusion, social justice, equity, and healthy communities. For more information about SFPL, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) must build a culture, space, and workplace that is accessible and welcoming to all employees, and to actively build an environment in which all people can be equal participants. A safe, equitable public library is an actively anti-racist public library. SFPL commits to advancing racial equity for its workforce and community and will engage in anti-racist practice, programs, and collection development in carrying out the Library’s mission.

Under supervision, the Custodian performs routine manual cleaning tasks in the library buildings, other facilities and surrounding areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performing routine cleaning tasks of restrooms, offices, and maintaining the interior and exterior of Library buildings such as sidewalks and ramps
• Operating equipment including scrubber, buffer, wax applicator, carpet cleaner, pressure washer, and other electrical, gas, and manual operated appliances
• Removing disposable waste materials from premises
• Routinely recycles discarded paper
• Assisting in moving and arranging furniture and equipment as needed
• Washing interior glass, wall partitions, and interior and exterior windows
• Caring for custodial tools, equipment, and supplies; securing buildings
• Performing other job-related duties as required

Desired

Qualifications:

• Ability to use private vehicle to drive to assignments at various Branch locations (Employees are compensated for use of their private vehicles at a rate per mile set by the Controller’s Office.)
• Flexibility and adaptability to change
• Effectively communicate with supervisors, co-workers and patrons
• Ability to use a computer to collect and write emails
• Experience using industrial floor scrubbers and heavy duty vacuum cleaners
• Experience cleaning and disinfecting restrooms while replenishing essential sanitary supplies
• Experience operating electrical appliances such as floor buffers and waxers
• Experience maintaining cleanliness standards in high traffic public commercial buildings

Schedule A: Saturday 6:00am - 2:30pm;
Tuesday 6:00am - 2:30pm;
Wednesday 6:00am - 2:30pm;
Thursday 6:00am - 2:30pm;
Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

Schedule B: Saturday 3:00pm - 11:30pm;
Tuesday 3:00pm - 11:30pm;
Wednesday 3:00pm - 11:30pm;
Thursday 3:00pm - 11:30pm;
Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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…