Custodian (NY HELPS)

Custodian PositionLocation: Erie 1 BOCES Finance Services Harkness Career and Technical Education Center Cheektowaga, NYHours: 2:30PM – 10:30PM, Monday – Friday Hourly Salary: $20.36 Day Shift $.50 Night Shift Differential $20.86*Annual Education Stipends: $500 for Associates Degree/Accredited Training Program Certification or $1000 for Bachelors Degree or $1500 for Masters DegreeGenerous Benefits Package including but not limited to the following : Employment - Erie 1 BOCES15 Paid annual HolidaysGenerous Paid Personal/Sick timeGenerous Paid Vacation daysPremium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%)Life insurance at NO cost to youFSA planCommitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionNYS Retirement System403b AND 457 retirement plansJob Responsibilities:A Custodian performs a variety of cleaning, including mopping floors; washing walls, ceilings and windows; dusting woodwork and furniture; stripping and finishing floors; vacuuming and shampooing carpets; collecting and disposing of rubbish, etc.; Performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair work, such as fixing or replacing broken shelving, hardware, glazing windows, and repairing window coverings; unplugging toilets, traps and sinks; replacing faucet washers, repair and adjust flush valves; replace blown fuses, switches, outlets, ballasts, light fixtures, etc.; Maintains grounds by cutting grass, trimming shrubbery, raking leaves, removing snow, and maintaining power equipment used in this work; Operates hot water and low pressure boilers, heating and ventilating systems and performs routine maintenance on heating and hot water equipment, such as replacing filters, periodically cleaning equipment and fire box to insure efficient operation, replacing or adjusting thermostats and related controls; Replenishes lavatories, cleaning and other supplies; Supervises lower level custodial personnel in cleaning and care activities; Reports damages or needed maintenance repairs requiring a higher level repair capability; May be required to serve as watch attendant; May set up equipment and seating facilities for meetings, demonstrations, etc.Directly supervises laborers and cleaners assigned to the Center.Secure 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.Maybe expected to drive a BOCES-owned vehicle.Other duties may be assigned that are relevant to the civil service job description for this title.