Custodian (NY HELPS)

Location: Erie 1 BOCES Finance Services/Building & Grounds Harkness Career & Technical Education Center Cheektowaga, NY

Hours: 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 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:

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.

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 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, H.V. and A.C. 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, 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).

Position Start Date:08/10/2026

Application Deadline:08/02/2026

Civil Service Title: Custodian

Job Number: 0726-0009