Head Custodian (NY HELPS)

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.

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

Position Start Date:07/01/2026

Application Deadline:06/11/2026

Civil Service Title: Head Custodian

Job Number: 0626-0003