What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian (NY HELPS) position at WEST SENECA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
West Seneca Central School District is seeking a qualifitied candidate for the following opening at West Elementary:
Custodian (NY HELPS)
Approximate hours: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm Monday - Friday
(School recess hours Monday-Friday adjusted to building needs) (Summer hours Monday-Thursday approx. 6 am - 4 pm)
**The NY HELPS (Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Program Statewide) is a New York State program that allows civil service agencies to hire qualified permanent employees quickly and without requiring them to take a competitive civil service exam. It was created to help agencies fill critical vacancies by streamlining the appointment process, though candidates must still meet all other minimum qualifications for the job.
12-month positions receive paid holidays, sick & personal days, earn vacation time, are eligible for health and dental insurance and membership in the NYS Retirement System.
Job Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Graduation from high school or vocational school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one year of experience in either-commercial cleaning practice, or in general building maintenance which included experience in any one of the following trades; Carpentry, Electrical, H.V. and A. C. Systems, Plumbing; OR
B. Five years of experience in either-commercial cleaning practices, or in general building maintenance, which included experience in any one of the following trades: Carpentry, Electrical, H.V. and A.C. Systems, Plumbing; OR
C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).
Application Deadline:01/22/2026
Civil Service Title: Custodian (NY HELPS)