- Salary
- $17 – $20/hr
- Location
- San Bernardino, CA, CA, US
- Type
- Part-time
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
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.
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.
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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.
Click here to view the full Custodial Aide job description.
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. This recruitment will remain open until Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 11:59 pm 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.
Pre-Employment Process may include, but is not limited to:- 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)
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
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 (909) 998-2060.
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 [email protected]. Additional information is available at www.sbcity.org.