Senior Custodian

Our team of passionate professionals brings together our team's expertise to achieve BOCES’ goals. With a focus on specific values or principles, we strive to set our organization apart from others in our industry.

The work involves responsibility for overseeing and participating in efficient and Economical cleaning of office buildings and the maintenance of surrounding grounds.

The work involves responsibility for overseeing and participating in efficient and Economical cleaning of office buildings and the maintenance of surrounding grounds.

Watertown, NY
Full-Time
On-Site

Job Description

LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, Bohlen Technical Center, Watertown, New York

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

SHIFT: 02:30 PM - 11:00 PM  

SALARY: Annual Salary: $42,000-$47,500 pro-rated from start date, commensurate with experience in keeping with the current agreement. Health insurance which includes vision & prescription coverage, NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program and generous vacation, sick and personal day polices.

DUTIES: The work involves responsibility for overseeing and participating in efficient and economical cleaning of office buildings and the maintenance of surrounding grounds. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level administrator allowing leeway for the use of independent judgement in keeping buildings up to approved standards of cleanliness. Direct supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate Custodians, Cleaners, and Groundskeepers. The incumbent does related work as required.  

Civil Service Title: Senior Custodian

Job Qualifications:

     
  1. Graduation from a high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three years of experience in the maintenance or cleaning of buildings; OR
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  3. Five years of experience as described in (A) above; OR
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  5. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Appointees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate their ability to meet the transportation needs of the job.  

Applicant must meet civil service requirements and pass a civil service examination with results being reachable status.  

Application Procedure: Upload cover letter and resume with the on-line application. Click here to apply.

Application Deadline: August 31, 2025.