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Job Opening Information CUSTODIAN

Job Number
032 OM26/27
Application Deadline
10/15/2026

Position Title
CUSTODIAN
Required Application Type
School Related Personnel
Salary/Pay Scale
Per Support Staff Contract plus benefit package
Job Description

Exceptional package including but not limited to:

  • Paid annual holidays
  • Longevity Pay
  • Schedule follows BOCES school calendar or host site school calendar
  • Generous paid sick/vacation time
  • Premium Health plans (GST pays 85.5%)
  • Premium Dental and Vision Plans
  • FSA & HRA
  • NYS Retirement System
  • 403b Plan/457 optional
  • Deferred Comp Optional
  • Short-term disability
  • Bonus Longevity Pay
  • Additional Stipends per SSA contract
  • Tuition Reimbursement

 


Full-time position (1.0 FTE), 8 hours per day (hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), 12 months per year

The following work activities are listed as examples only and in no event shall an employee be limited to only those examples listed here:

  • Supervises and participates in all building cleaning activities
  • Assigns tasks to subordinates, gives instructions on the use of building cleaning supplies, materials and equipment, and checks to see that assignments are carried out
  • Operates or checks the operation of oil, gas or coal-fired heating systems
  • Receives and handles complaints and a variety of special requests from principals and teachers, as well as the public
  • May be required to supervise and participate in a variety of ground-keeping activities
  • Supervises and participates in the removal of snow and ice
  • Checks to ensure that buildings are heated, cleaned, locked, secured, and unlocked in readiness for all activities
  • Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels
  • Consults with superior regarding unusual maintenance problems and makes recommendations concerning the purchase of supplies, materials and equipment
  • Keeps simple activity records
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Civil Service Title
CUSTODIAN
Job Qualifications

This is a competitive Civil Service position.  The selected candidate must possess this title or be among the top three of the current binding Civil Service Certificate of Eligibles List for this title.

  • Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; or one (1) year of building cleaning or maintenance experience.
  • Good interpersonal skills; good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment, and ability to use them efficiently and economically; ability to make minor masonry, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and HVAC repairs to perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; ability to lead and supervise the work of others; willingness to perform custodial and other manual tasks; exhibits good interpersonal skills and working relations with staff, students, supervisor, contractors and the public; thoroughness; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
  • SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid Class D Driver’s License at the time of appointment and maintained throughout employment

 

Application Procedure
  • Click on the green "Apply Now" button at the bottom of the posting to complete the online application and submit required certification credentials.
  • SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS: https://gstboces.recruitfront.com/

Employment application, letter of Interest, detailed résumé, copies of all undergraduate and graduate college transcripts, copies of all current NYS certifications and all current NYS licenses, and one to three current, dated and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than one year old)

The Greater Southern Tier BOCES does not discriminate in employment or in the education programs and activities which it operates on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religion, race, color, national origin or disability in violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and New York State Human Rights Law.

                    

Job Category
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
Job Location
GST BOCES REGION; BUSH CAMPUS

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