What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Custodian (NY HELPS) 0626-0003 position at Erie 1 BOCES?
Location:
Erie 1 BOCES
Finance Services/Building & Grounds
Workforce Development Center
Cheektowaga, NY
Hours:
6:00AM - 2:00PM Monday-Friday
Please note that these hours may be adjusted to 8:00AM-4:00PM on some days, as necessary.
Hourly Salary:
$22.20
Annual Education Stipends:
$500 for Associates Degree/Accredited Training Program Certification or
$1000 for Bachelors Degree or
$1500 for Masters Degree
Generous Benefits Package including but not limited to the following: Employment - Erie 1 BOCES
- 15 Paid annual Holidays
- Generous Paid Personal/Sick time
- Generous Paid Vacation days
- Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%)
- Life insurance at NO cost to you
- FSA plan
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- NYS Retirement System
- 403b AND 457 retirement plans
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides direct supervision of custodians, laborers and cleaners assigned to the Center
- Schedules work and monitors performance of custodial staff
- Arranges for minor repairs in building and refers remainder to Buildings and Grounds
- Maintains responsibility for operation of HVAC system
- Maintains an inventory of routine parts and supplies
- Maintains responsibility for the clean, safe and orderly condition of the building and grounds
- Arranges for contracted maintenance calls in conjunction with Building and Grounds Office
- Arranges for pick-ups and deliveries for building
- Provides building checks on weekends and holidays
- Systematically tours building and grounds to identify abnormal conditions that need attention
- May be expected to drive BOCES owned vehicle
- Other duties may be assigned that are relevant to the civil service job description for this title.
Job Qualifications
Minimum Civil Service Qualifications:
There is no civil service examination required for this position for the duration of the NY HELPS Program. Candidates must meet the minimum civil service qualifications for a NY HELPS appointment as follows:
A) Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of a High School Equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experience in commercial cleaning practices or general building maintenance, which includes experience in the Carpentry, Electrical, HV&AC Systems and Plumbing trades, one (1) year of which was in a responsible supervisory capacity; OR;
B) Seven (7) years of experience in commercial cleaning practices or general building maintenance, which includes experience in the Carpentry, Electrical, HV&AC Systems and Plumbing trades, one (1) year of which was in a responsible supervisory capacity; OR;
C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH JUNE 11, 2026
Position Start Date:07/01/2026
Application Deadline:06/11/2026
Civil Service Title: Head Custodian
Job Number: 0626-0003
Salary : $22