San Francisco Public Works
Organization Description
As a 24/7 operation with a diverse set of responsibilities, Public Works touches every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages construction of civic buildings and streets, cleans and greens the right of way, maintains civic buildings; trains people for jobs, keeps the right of way free of hazards, paves the streets, repairs bridges and public stairways, expands accessibility and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges, including homelessness.
Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations - Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
- Computer Literacy
- Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
- Must be 18 or older
- RISK: Building, Repair, Community Clean up - Risk includes but not limited to: sun exposure, cuts, bruises, chemical exposure such as paint, tools and machinery, etc.
- RISK: Landscaping/gardening/habitat restoration - risk includes but not limited to: sun exposure, cuts, lifting falls, environmental exposure such as heat, moisture, and other outdoor elements, etc.
- SAFETY (HIGH RISK): The location can be described as a high-crime area.
- SAFETY (HIGH RISK): This placement requires working with hazardous materials, heavy equipment, construction equipment, heights, or heavy machinery.
Address
49 South Van Ness
Suite 1600
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States General Phone
General Email
Student Contact
Name
Patrick Rivera
Job Title
Bureau Manager of Infrastructure Design & Construction (IDC)
Phone
Email
Program(s)
Internships
Organization type
Science, Technology or Engineering (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Non-specific/any population
Focus Area(s)
Construction
Hours of operation
Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
Maximum students
100