Window Cleaners Citywide A00028

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth and innovation, urban development, arts and entertainment, as well as social issues and change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City’s commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area.

Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth and innovation, urban development, arts and entertainment, as well as social issues and change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City’s commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area.

Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Learn more about the City’s hiring process here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• Application Opening:
  January 12, 2026
• Final date to receive applications:
  This job announcement may close at any time but not before January 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PT; interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
• Salary Range: $92,534.00 - $
• Recruitment
  -7392-A00028; REF
  59739P

Under supervision, cleans and washes interior and exterior windows, other glass surfaces and elevated surfaces in public buildings; and performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for following prescribed methods and procedures in observing all safety precautions and regulations while working at dangerous heights. Nature of the work involves intermittent exposure to working conditions where serious injury or loss of life may be encountered despite safety measures;

considerable physical effort in the use of scaffolding and other related equipment. The essential functions of this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Washes exterior and interior glass windows, high and low glass partitions, glass doors, book cases, table tops, skylights, enclosed elevators and other glass surfaces involving the use of scaffolding, pressure washing and related equipment.
• Washes and cleans fluorescent light fixtures, incandescent drop lights, crystal lights, and ornamental stand lamps.
• Repairs broken cords, adjusts and dusts venetian blinds.
• Washes and cleans outside columns of buildings and applies pigeon repellent; splices falls and safety ropes.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties in the preparation of facilities for special events, such as hanging heavy cloth drapes and arranging flags and chairs.

• Experience: Two (2) years of verifiable service as a professional Window Cleaner including experience with bosun’s chairs, scaffolding and lifts in cleaning interior and exterior windows at heights of 18 feet or above. Must be able to work sixty (60) and above feet on aerial lifts, suspended platforms and scaffold.
• Six (6) years of verifiable service as a custodian with training experience and knowledge in the tools and procedures for the cleaning of interior and exterior windows at heights of 18 feet or above. Must be able to work sixty (60) and above feet on aerial lifts, suspended platforms and scaffold. Custodial experience must include the following: (a) Current certificate by certified trainer indicating successful completion of an aerial lift operator safety training course and indicating trainee has met the minimum requirements as outlined in ANSI A92.6 specifications;
  
  (b) competent person training certification for fall protection and (c) certification of training on exterior swing stage scaffolds.
• License and Certification: Possession and maintenance of a valid California Drivers’ License (to be presented at time of appointment). Candidates must be insurable under the City’s automobile liability insurance policy. Insurability must be maintained throughout employment.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification by the…