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Manager I (0991) Custodial Department


Job Location:

San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 110580 - 151049
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Class: 0991 Manager I

Salary Range: $110580 - $151049/annually

Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (PEX) (what does this mean)

Length of Appointment: PEX not to exceed three (3) years. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer.

Calendar: Full Time / Full Year

Working Schedule: Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM.


Who We Are

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California serving more than 50000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 121 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark along with a strong sense of self and purpose and that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career and equipped with the skills capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSDs Graduate Profile. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century.

What It Means to Work Here

The SFUSD community is unified by our Core Values:

Student-centered: We put students needs first

Fearless: We persist through challenges

United: We celebrate and build on each others strengths

Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community

Diversity-driven: We respect and seek to understand each person

We are also inspired by Vision Values and Guardrails which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the Districts strategic plan. SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.

Who We Want

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are inspired by our mission steeped in equity and who are motivated to unleash our childrens potential. We want people who are strong collaborators skilled communicators and problem solvers who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.

Under the general direction of the Director of Custodial Services the 0991 Manager I manages and facilitates daily operations within the San Francisco Unified School District Custodial Services Department; manages complex budgets purchasing and inventory; assists in the implementation of goals objectives policies and District programs; supervises assigns and trains subordinate supervisors and staff; resolves complaints from District departments administrators and other members of the school community; manages contracts for waste management integrated pest management and uniform services; maintains communication with labor unions.

This position requires flexibility to respond to emergencies during daytime hours weekends and holidays travel between multiple sites transportation of equipment and travel late at night via District vehicle. The regular working schedule is Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM- 8:00 PM.

Essential Duties

The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to the job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive or exhaustive list.

As the Manager I you will:

Directly supervise a small group of custodial supervisors and assistant supervisors and indirectly supervise a large group of custodians engaged in performing custodial services for School District facilities; develop interpret and implement policies procedures and Departmental directives.

Assist with the development of performance standards and facility evaluations; conduct regular inspections of facilities

Coordinate with SFUSD Department of Human Resources to fill vacant staff positions; assist with custodial schedules and assignments

Communicate directly with internal and external partners including school staff government agencies and private contractors

Manage performance of assigned personnel; assist with the development and implementation of employee evaluations; issue training coaching and progressive discipline

Assist the Director of Custodial Services in developing and implementing professional development and safe work practices for staff

Ensure compliance with state and city regulations including Healthy Schools Act San Francisco Environments Green Cleaning Practices and Public Utility Commissions Stormwater Management.

Support the successful implementation of SFUSDs Zero Waste and Integrated Pest Management programs

Manage the inventory of cleaning equipment to facilitate timely purchasing or repairs as required.

Oversee the fleet inventory and coordinate necessary maintenance and repairs to ensure ongoing operational efficiency.

Collaborate with the payroll department to review and approve employee timesheets while processing time-off requests promptly and accurately.

The strongest candidates will have:

Knowledge of San Franciscos public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSDs commitment to instructional leadership as a lever toward delivering on the SFUSD Graduate Profile

Interest in Zero Waste and a desire to promote SFUSDs sustainability goals

Experience with budgets and purchasing of a large maintenance department

Strong analytics and systems thinking necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy as well as build infrastructure where none exists

Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization

A proven record of effectively planning organizing and using resources to take action and achieve goals

The ability to learn quickly and adapt as needed in a fast-paced environment

Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail

A flexible can do work ethic with a focus on identifying challenges and proactively working to find solutions while maintaining a bigger picture lens and focus on what can be delivered instead of what cannot be done

Excellent data analysis skills and experience synthesizing data to drive action steps

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues

Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to clearly communicate complex bureaucratic processes to a variety of audiences

Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Docs Slides Sheets Forms)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution

Two (2) years of professional-level experience in custodial management

Substitution: Education requirement may be substituted for additional professional-level experience on a year-for-year basis.

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $110580 - $151049 / annually commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans a defined benefit pension plan disability life insurance flexible spending account options and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

How to Apply

Visit and create a new account to begin your application.

Visit and begin the application process.

You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest resume list of professional references

and any applicable credentials or licenses

Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status

and contact you directly should you move forward in the process

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required information on how to verify education requirements including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency can be found at ones education training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and futurejobopportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.

District Nondiscrimination Statement:
San Francisco Unified School District prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation sexual harassment and bullying based on actual or perceived race color ancestry nationality national origin immigration status ethnic group identification ethnicity age religion marital status pregnancy parental status reproductive health decision making physical or mental disability medical condition sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression veteran or military status or genetic information or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis protected by law or regulation in its educational program(s) or employment.

For more information about the Districts non-discrimination policy please review Board Policy 4030.

Title IX Nondiscrimination Statement and Grievance Procedures:
Any person may report sex discrimination including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment) in person by mail by telephone or by electronic mail using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator or by any other means that results in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the persons verbal or written report. Such a report may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by using the telephone number or electronic mail address or by mail to the office address listed for the Title IX Coordinator.

District Title IX Coordinator:

Eva Kellogg
Office of Equity
555 Franklin Street 3rd Floor San Francisco CA 94102
or

For more information on the Districts Sexual Harassment policy and grievance procedures please review Board Policy 4034.

Title IX Nondiscrimination Statement and Grievance Procedures:
Any person may report discrimination on the basis of a physical or mental disability (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute discrimination on the basis of a physical or mental disability) in person by mail by telephone or by electronic mail using the contact information listed for the Section 504 Coordinator.

District Section 504 Coordinator:

Alicia Rodriguez
1515 Quintara St. San Francisco CA 94116
or


Required Experience:

Manager


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San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, educating around 50,000 students every year. San Francisco is both a city and a county; therefore, SFUSD administers both the school district and the San Francisco County Office of Educ ... View more

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