Contract Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Custodian

Company: PRIDE Industries

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jun 03, 2025

Employees in this job class use proper materials and methods to assure areas are clean and free of safety hazards. Climbing ladders and/or step stools.

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Night Janitor - Conserje de Noche

Company: Contract Services Group, Inc

Location: Coronado, CA

Posted Jun 02, 2025

Knowledge of standard methods, practices, tools, and equipment of the janitorial cleaning industry. Ability to operate and use janitorial tools, equipment,…

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Graphic Design Teacher (Part-Time)

Company: Notre Dame High School San Jose

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jun 02, 2025

Willingness to work with individual students to develop portfolios and independent study projects in the arts. Teach assigned 2 graphic design classes.

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Management Analyst (SECRET)

Company: CPMC LLC

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jun 04, 2025

Bachelor's degree in any field. Collaborate with organizations during the implementation of proposed recommendations.

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Roofer

Company: Smart Roofing and Restoration

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted May 30, 2025

Utilize power tools safely and effectively for roofing tasks. Proficient in the use of power tools and safety equipment. Job Types: Full-time, Contract.

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Navy Database Development Manager

Company: Noblis

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jun 04, 2025

Respond to user trouble calls. Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field and 8 years'…

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Hospital Based Medicine (Contract) - San Jose

Company: Kaiser Permanente - The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. -Northern California

Location: San Jose, California

Posted Jun 01, 2025

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Electrician

Company: Ameri-Force

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted May 30, 2025

Measuring equipment, hammers, drills, grinder, welding equipment, hand tools, cable cutters, electrical tape, screwdrivers, electrical test equipment,…

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SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Company: Bon Appetit

Location: Redwood City, CA

Posted Jun 02, 2025

Brainstorm, develop, and execute creative ideas for the design of sales materials including sales proposals and presentations.

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Janitorial Worker

Company: Elite Corporate Services

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jun 04, 2025

You will clean entrances, reception areas, offices, retail floors, back-of-house areas, restrooms, and windows. Maintain *the *janitor closet and equipment.

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full time part time

Oral Surgeon

Company: Nuvia Dental Implant Center

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted Jun 01, 2025

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Customer Service Representative

Company: R & D TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted May 31, 2025

Talks with participants, family and/or care providers, Regional Center personnel, and transportation vendors by phone (high volume inbound and outbound calls)…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical hourly or weekly rates for contract tech roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level contractors earn $30–$50 per hour, mid‑level $50–$80, senior‑level $80–$120, specialist roles such as AI/ML or security typically $100–$150, and lead or architect positions can exceed $150 per hour. Regional cost of living and the specific technology stack also influence these ranges.
What skills and certifications are most sought after for contract tech positions?
High‑demand skills include cloud platform expertise (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect), Kubernetes & Helm, Terraform, CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI, security certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+, data engineering tools (Snowflake, BigQuery), programming languages (Python, Go, TypeScript), and Agile or Scrum facilitation. Demonstrated project experience on similar stacks is often required.
Can contract tech roles be performed remotely, and what is the typical remote work policy?
Approximately 80–90% of contract tech positions are fully remote, with clients providing VPN access and collaboration tools. Some contracts may require occasional on‑site visits for client meetings or data‑center access, but most clients emphasize a remote‑first workflow and enforce compliance with local data‑residency laws.
How can contractors advance their careers while staying in contract work?
Contractors can build a strong portfolio, specialize in high‑paying stacks, pursue advanced certifications, and secure retainer or multi‑project contracts. Continuous learning keeps rates high, and many contractors transition into permanent roles with the same clients or move into consulting, contract management, or specialized advisory positions.
What current industry trends are influencing the demand for contract tech talent?
Digital transformation, cloud migration, AI/ML adoption, cybersecurity needs, remote‑first culture, microservices architecture, edge computing, and the rise of platform‑as‑a‑service (PaaS) are driving companies to hire contractors for rapid experimentation, scaling, and expertise that is too scarce for full‑time positions.

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