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Custodian (20741149)
- Burlingame, California
- CITY OF BURLINGAME, CA
$5,680.53-$6,902.92 Monthly
- Full Time
- Custodial and Janitorial
Lead Street Maintenance and Sewer Collection Systems Operator (20740457)
- Burlingame, California
- CITY OF BURLINGAME, CA
$7,610.76-$9,269.34 Monthly
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Building Maintenance
- Other
Associate Engineer (20737612)
- Burlingame, California
- CITY OF BURLINGAME, CA
$10,617.11-$12,904.25 Monthly
- Full Time
- Engineering
Building Attendant (20723222)
- Burlingame, California
- CITY OF BURLINGAME, CA
$21.09-$26.13 Hourly
- Part Time
- Building Maintenance
- Building and Safety
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Per Diem Communications Dispatcher (20707364)
- Burlingame, California
- CITY OF BURLINGAME, CA
$36.40-$55.65 Hourly
- Part Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Police Officer (20707354)
- Burlingame, California
- CITY OF BURLINGAME, CA
$9,806.96-$11,920.42 Monthly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Preschool Aide (20707331)
- Burlingame, California
- CITY OF BURLINGAME, CA
$23.27-$28.82 Hourly
- Part Time
- Education and Training
Preschool Teacher (20707325)
- Burlingame, California
- CITY OF BURLINGAME, CA
$25.48-$31.57 Hourly
- Part Time
- Education and Training

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Custodian (20741149)
- Burlingame, California United States
- CITY OF BURLINGAME, CA
- May 16, 2026
- $5,680.53-$6,902.92 Monthly - Full Time
CITY OF BURLINGAME, CA

The City of Burlingame is an American suburban city of approximately 31,000 people in San Mateo County, California. It is located on the San Francisco Peninsula and has a significant shoreline on San Francisco Bay. The city is named after Anson Burlingame who was an attorney and a diplomat. Burlingame was settled by wealthy San Franciscans looking for a better climate. It is known for its high residential quality of life and is often referred to as the City of Trees. Industrial growth was spurred in the 1960s and 1970s by proximity to the San Francisco International Airport. The City of Burlingame has many beautiful hotels along the San Francisco Bayfront and is a significant vacation spot for people wishing to visit the San Francisco Bay Area.
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- $5,680.53-$6,902.92 Monthly
- Full Time
- May 16, 2026
Job Description
The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Custodian in the Library Department

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

Colleagues
Community
Location
The Work
The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video:

Welcome Brochure

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

For more detailed information regarding the qualifications and essential functions of the position, please review the Custodian job description.

Job Description URL:

https://www.burlingame.org/DocumentCenter/View/983/Custodian-PDF

Job PDF:

https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/Custodian%20-%20A106%201994.pdf

Ideal Candidate

Under general supervision, the incumbent is to be responsible for the care and cleaning of the library building.

Candidates who are selected to participate and receive a passing score in the examination process will be placed on a Custodian eligibility list, from which current and future vacancies (within the next year) may be filled.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Sweeps, mops, waxes and polishes floors; vacuums carpet; dusts and polishes woodwork, fixtures, and equipment; washes windows, walls and lavatories; replaces light bulbs, switches and fixtures; moves chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment as needed to clean, dust, polish, wash and vacuum.
Handles preventative maintenance and minor repairs; repairs plumbing and maintains restroom facilities in good working condition including toilets, sinks, faucets and drinking fountains; repairs chairs, shelving, desks and tables; drives truck to deliver and pickup materials; sets up tables and chairs for meetings, classes, etc.
Empties waste baskets and recycle paper; sweeps, power waxes, vacuums, mops, dusts, scours and disinfects restrooms and 48,000 square feet of additional library space.
Orders and monitors building and cleaning supplies; removes graffiti; removes and disposes of used books.
Maintains neat and clean grounds.
Performs minor maintenance such as repair of window latches and door hinges; orders supplies and materials; maintains equipment and arrange for repair and maintains building security.

QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Sufficient education and experience to perform the above job duties, typically obtained through at least six month’s experience in janitorial and custodial work. For the library, experience in using janitorial equipment, tools and chemicals are also required.

LICENSE : Possession of a Class C drivers’ license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

Work extended or irregular hours at times; sit at a desk and/or stand at a counter for long periods of time; stand and walk for moderate periods of time; crouch/stoop/squat occasionally. Hear phones and normal conversations; communicate with people from various cultural backgrounds; remain calm during difficult situations.

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Cleaning methods and use and care of cleaning materials and equipment; General knowledge of required O.S.H.A. standards for scheduled cleaning and disinfecting of areas within the building, includes knowledge of cleaning solutions and other chemicals commonly used for disinfecting building work stations and other areas.

SKILLS: Ability to use cleaning and polishing equipment as vacuums and polishers; and materials with speed, safety and efficiency

ABILITY TO :

Use cleaning materials and equipment with safety and efficiency; understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Benefits

BENEFITS:

Retirement: CalPERS 2.5% at 55 for Classic members and 2.0% at 62 for New members; Classic members contribute 1.5% of the City’s contribution to CalPERS retirement via payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis
Health Insurance: Choice of CalPERS Medical plans. City pays up to 92.5% of medical premium of most medical plans
City contribution to Retiree Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA): 3% of salary, increases with years of service
Dental and Vision for employee and dependents
Term life insurance policy in the amount of $75,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance plan pays 60% of monthly salary ($3,500 max)
Vacation leave of 10 days for the first 4 years and increases with years of service
Fourteen paid holidays per year (includes 2 floating holidays)
Sick Leave: 12 days per year
Deferred Compensation: City contributes $45 per pay period matching contribution to a 457 plan
Section 125 Flex Benefit: Un-reimbursed Medical and Child Care
Transportation Incentive Program
Reduced fee for City Recreation fitness classes
Employee Assistance Program

Special Instructions

APPLICATION PROCESS

This recruitment will close on Thursday, May 28th at 5:00 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 100 applications, whichever occurs first.

Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application. Resumes are highly desirable, but a resume in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted.

Please note attachments need to be in a PDF format. If you are having difficulty attaching documents in CalOpps, please email
hr@burlingame.org
for assistance.

Unless otherwise specified, all correspondence will be conducted via the email address provided on your application.

Tentative Dates for Examinations (subject to change):

Oral Panel Interview: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Department Interview: TBD

SELECTION PROCESS

All applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. Based upon a review of employment applications, prequalification questionnaires, and resumes received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process.

The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner.

The department will invite qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a department interview. The City Librarian will make the final appointment.

Note: The City of Burlingame reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process.

PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT

Candidates will be required to:

pass a fingerprint check submitted to the Department of Justice
pass a background investigation
comply with The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States at date of hire

This position has a 12 month probationary period from the date of hire. Whereby, the selected candidate must receive a rating of no less than 'satisfactory' at the end of the probationary period to continue forward with employment. During the 12 month probationary period, the selected candidate can be terminated with, or without cause.

The City of Burlingame is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Closing Date/Time: 5/28/2026 at 5pm or until 100 applicants
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CITY OF BURLINGAME, CA

The City of Burlingame is an American suburban city of approximately 31,000 people in San Mateo County, California. It is located on the San Francisco Peninsula and has a significant shoreline on San Francisco Bay. The city is named after Anson Burlingame who was an attorney and a diplomat. Burlingame was settled by wealthy San Franciscans looking for a better climate.

It is known for its high residential quality of life and is often referred to as the City of Trees. Industrial growth was spurred in the 1960s and 1970s by proximity to the San Francisco International Airport. The City of Burlingame has many beautiful hotels along the San Francisco Bayfront and is a significant vacation spot for people wishing to visit the San Francisco Bay Area.
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