Custodian; NY HELPS Job Buffalo area,New York USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position: Custodian (NY HELPS) 0626-0005

Location

Location:
Erie 1 BOCES
Finance Services/Building & Grounds
Potter Career & Technical Education Center
West Seneca, NY

Hours & Compensation

Hours: 2:30PM–10:30PM, Monday–Friday
Hourly Salary: $20.36 (Day Shift), $0.50 Night Shift Differential, $20.86*

Annual Education Stipends

$500 for Associate’s Degree or Accredited Training Program Certification
$1,000 for Bachelor’s Degree
$1,500 for Master’s Degree

Benefits

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

A Custodian performs cleaning tasks including mopping floors; washing walls, ceilings, windows; dusting woodwork and furniture; stripping and finishing floors; vacuuming and shampooing carpets; collecting and disposing of rubbish; and more. Performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair work such as fixing or replacing broken shelving, hardware, glazing windows, repairing window coverings, unclogging toilets, traps, and sinks; replacing faucet washers, repairing and adjusting flush valves;

replacing blown fuses, switches, outlets, ballasts, light fixtures, etc.; maintains grounds by cutting grass, trimming shrubbery, raking leaves, removing snow, and maintaining power equipment; operates hot water and low pressure boilers, heating and ventilating systems, and performs routine maintenance on heating and hot water equipment; replenishes lavatories, cleans supplies; supervises lower‑level custodial personnel; reports damages or needed maintenance; may serve as watch attendant;

may set up equipment and seating facilities for meetings, demonstrations, etc.

Directly supervises laborers and cleaners assigned to the Center.

Secures building.

Performs minor repairs, painting and maintenance tasks under the direction of the Head Custodian.

Performs or arranges for the distribution of deliveries.

Performs assigned cleaning tasks in and around buildings.

Systematically observes buildings and grounds for abnormal conditions and reports to the Head Custodian.

May be expected to drive a BOCES‑owned vehicle.

Other duties may be assigned that are relevant to the civil service job description for this title.

Minimum Civil Service Qualifications

A) Graduation from high school or vocational school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of experience in commercial cleaning practice or general building maintenance, including experience in any one (1) of the following trades: Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC and AC systems, Plumbing; or
B) Five (5) years of experience in commercial cleaning practices or general building maintenance, including experience in any one (1) of the following trades: Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC and AC systems, Plumbing; or
C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH JUNE 17, 2026

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