- Position Title
- Head Custodian (NY HELPS) 0626-0003
- Required Application Type
- School Related Personnel
- Salary/Pay Scale
- $22.20/hr PLUS Generous Benefits Package
- Job Description
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.
- 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:
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
- Application Procedure
Please apply online by completing the following steps:
- Click Apply below and log in to your account in Recruitfront or create an account.
- Complete and submit the correct application type, SCHOOL RELATED PERSONNEL, and THEN
- Apply directly to the job posting.
You will receive an email from Recruitfront stating that you have applied.
Special Notes:
When responding to or inquiring about this Notice of Vacancy, please refer to the Posting Number noted above.
Requests for reasonable accommodations at the interview under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be submitted in writing to the ADA Coordinator (Director, Human Resources) at least 48 hours prior to the interview.
PLEASE NOTE- Erie 1 BOCES has transitioned COMPLETELY to the RecruitFront platform for all open positions. Once you complete your application within the system, you will be able to apply for any vacant positions within the District in the future.
- Job Category
- Custodian/Maintenance
- Job Location
- Workforce Dev. Center