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Head Custodian (NY HELPS)

Erie 1 BOCES
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026
Job Description

Location:Erie 1 BOCESFinance Services/Building & GroundsWorkforce Development CenterCheektowaga, NY

Hours

6:00AM

2:00PM MondayFridayPlease note that these hours may be adjusted to 8:00AM4:00PM 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.

Civil Service Title:Head Custodian

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:

  • 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;
  • 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;
  • An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

Salary : $22 - $500

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