CUSTODIAN - PREANNOUNCEMENT POST

Job Description:

CUSTODIAN - PREANNOUNCEMENT POST

Description

Job Description

PREANNOUNCEMENT JOB POSTING ONLY

CUSTODIAN

JOB OPENING SOON

ONLY THE FIRST 500 QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED

SAVE THE DATE for APRIL 6, 2026. The Port will be recruiting to fill multiple positions of Custodian. Apply early as the the Port is only considering the first 500 qualified applications between April 6, 2026 - April 17, 2026 at 5PM.

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• VISIT https://www.portofoakland.com/business/human-resources/
• SELECT job description.
• SEARCH Custodian
• CLICK on subscribe, located top right corner.
• SUBMIT your name and email address.

WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL APRIL 6, 2026

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION
This examination is open to persons who have a combination of education and experience that would reflect possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. A typical combination would include the following:

License: Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License at the time and for the duration of appointment.
Education: Graduation from a high school or its equivalent.
Experience: One year of experience performing custodial work at a heavy traffic facility with high interface with the public

Additional Requirements:
The Port of Oakland requires each incumbent to successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check, which will include a fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA), prior to being considered for this position. In addition, the incumbent will also be required to complete and pass a U.S. Customs Airport Security Program Check (19CFR122.182). This status must be maintained for the duration of employment.

In addition, candidates must be willing to perform shift work on a 24-hour basis including weekends and holidays and must be willing to wear a uniform and to work under adverse or hazardous conditions.

NEED ASSISTANCE WITH ONLINE APPLICATION?

WALK-INS AVAILABLE AT TWO LOCATIONS:
Oakland Int’l Airport: 4/6/26 from 8:30AM - 1:00PM
1 Airport Dr. M102, Oakland
Muir Woods Conference Room

Port of Oakland: 4/6/2026 from 8:30AM - 1:00PM
530 Water St. 1st Floor, Oakland
Exhibit Conference Room

For questions, contact Alejandra Haro via email at [email protected]

The Port of Oakland'sbenefit program ranks among the best in the region for public jurisdictions and is designed to reward performance and promote a balanced lifestyle, both at the workplace and away from the workplace, for its employees and their families. The Port is committed to the health and well-being of its employees and has been recognized as a FIT-Friendly Employer by the American Heart Association.

• The Port is part of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS is a defined pension provided to regular full-time employees that work for the Port. The CalPERS defined pension is based on predetermined formula that factors in an employee's earnings history, tenure of service and age. The retirement formula for new hires is 2% at 62 years of age or 2.5% at 55 for with other CalPERS service and/or reciprocity.
• The Port offers retiree medical benefits for employees and dependents after 10 years of CalPERS service (including 5 years at the Port).
• The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for employees and dependent health insurance coverage not to exceed the Kaiser-HMO Family Plan; cash in lieu of medical benefit is also available.
• The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for dental and vision coverage.
• The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage and reimburses employees for the State Disability Insurance.
• The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for life insurance at one-time annual salary with certain limits.
• The Port offers aDeferred Compensation Plan allowing employees to save and invest money for retirement with tax benefits.

Time Away from Work

• From 2 to 5 weeks of vacation depending on years of employment at the Port.
• 10 days of management leave for employees exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• 1 paid Floating Holiday per year.
• 12 days of sick leave per year after three months of employment which includes 4 days of personal leave.
• 13paid holidays as well as the second half of the shift on December 24 and December 31.

Closing Date/Time: 4/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$6,844.00 - $8,088.00 Monthly