Institution Utility Worker (7524) - Citywide - C00420
City and County of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAPosted 14 April 2026
Job Description
Under general supervision, performs a variety of manual and general labor tasks in connection with the operation and maintenance of institutional buildings and grounds, and performs other related duties as required. The essential functions of this class include: consolidating and loading refuse onto trucks for removal or transportation to disposal sites; performing minor repairs to mechanical and hospital equipment; performing general maintenance duties; operating a motor vehicle while transporting various items; assisting others in daily tasks; assisting in identifying health and safety issues; and assisting in the reconfiguration of work areas.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list. 1. Cleans and removes debris around buildings and grounds; consolidates and loads refuse onto trucks for transport to disposal site, or into dumpsters for removal. Makes contact with appropriate vendors, such as recycling, garbage, and non-profit agencies for recycle, reuse, or refurbish. 2. Operates a motor vehicle while transporting a variety of items which include money, refuse, donations, equipment, furniture, food, medical related items, and interdepartmental forms of communication. This includes items for pick-up and/or delivery. May operate a motor vehicle in the transfer of employees and/or patients. 3. Performs minor repairs on plumbing and kitchen equipment such as garbage disposals and grills; performs minor automotive repair and minor carpentry; and may complete other minor repair tasks, such as installation of work cubicles and hardware. 4. Performs general maintenance and labor tasks within the buildings including emergency cleaning and replacing light bulbs. 5. Assists the engineering staff and/or electricians in the performance of their duties, which may include the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system. 6. Assists others in daily tasks. 7. Assists in building inspections by participating in the walk through to identify health and safety issues. 8. Assists in setting up or rearranging meeting rooms and the reconfiguration of work areas. 9. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: the ability to drive to various work related sites; to work occasionally on weekends and nights; and may involve some dirty and disagreeable work conditions such as tight crawl spaces with hot steam pipes. Employees will be required to lift 50 - 70 pounds depending upon the position.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Experience:
One year of experience in the maintenance of buildings and grounds; OR Six months experience in Class 7524 Institutional Utility Worker
AND
License:  Possession of a valid Class C driver license (attach a copy to the application).
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 https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements ”. If Driver’s License is required, applicant will be required to provide proof of current and unexpired driver’s license at the time of hire.
Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
SELECTION PROCEDURES:  
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the foll ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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