Head Custodian (NY HELPS)

Job Opening Information Head Custodian (NY HELPS)
Application Deadline
11/4/2026
- Position Title
- Head Custodian (NY HELPS)
- Required Application Type
- School Related Personnel
- Salary/Pay Scale
- $20.49 p/hr. - $23.98 p/hr.
- Job Description
- Classified Posting:West Seneca Central School District is seeking a qualified candidate for the following opening at West Elementary:Head Custodian (NY HELPS)Approximate hours: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday(School recess hours Monday-Friday adjusted to building needs) (Summer hours Monday-Thursday approx. 6 am - 4 pm)**The NY HELPS (Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Program Statewide) is a New York State program that allows civil service agencies to hire qualified permanent employees quickly and without requiring them to take a competitive civil service exam. It was created to help agencies fill critical vacancies by streamlining the appointment process, though candidates must still meet all other minimum qualifications for the job.12-month positions receive paid holidays, sick & personal days, earn vacation time, are eligible for health and dental insurance and membership in the NYS Retirement System.Examples of Duties:A Head Custodian –Schools is responsible for scheduling, supervising, evaluating employees and participating in the cleaning and maintenance activities of a large school building or buildings in a suburban school district;Supervises the cleaning of classrooms and other areas in a school building, makes frequent inspections of areas to determine if work is properly done;Assigns custodial, cleaning and maintenance personnel as required;Makes periodic inspections of maintenance activities to see they are being performed according to regulations;Supervises the operation and maintenance and may operate or perform minor maintenance work for boilers, domestic hot water heaters, and other HVAC related equipment;Maintains necessary records, papers and required reports relating to personnel, supplies, equipment and work performed;May inspect work performed by private contractors;Assists with custodial maintenance work when required;Opens work areas and secures areas upon completion of work;Evaluates work performance of subordinate employees.
- Job Qualifications
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A. Graduation from high school or vocational school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three years of experience in either: 1.) commercial cleaning practices which included one year of experience which was in a supervisory** capacity (see Note 1); or 2.) general building maintenance which included experience in one of the following trades; Carpentry, Electrical, H.V.A.C. or Plumbing; including one year of experience which was in a supervisory** capacity (see Note 1) ORB. Seven years of experience in either: 1.) commercial cleaning practices which included one year of experience which was in a supervisory** capacity (see Note 1); or 2.) general building maintenance which included experience in one of the following trades; Carpentry, Electrical, H.V.A.C. or Plumbing; including one year of experience which was in a supervisory** capacity (see Note 1) ORC. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) or (B) above.
- Application Procedure
Please be sure to attach 3 letters of recommendation (they can be from a friend, neighbor, co-worker or former employer, just not from a relative).
Please call (716) 677-3186 with any questions.
Please note: all successful candidates are required to be fingerprinted in accordance with the regulations of the NYS Dept. of Education. West Seneca Central School District is an equal opportunity employer
- Job Category
- Custodial (Head Custodian, Custodian, Laborer, Cleaner)
- Job Location
- West Elementary