
Custodial
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Are You Right for the NFTA and Metro?
Age
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
Credentials
Custodians:
- No prior experience required but cleaning experience is preferred.
Porters:
- No prior experience required but cleaning experience is preferred.
- A valid NYS Drivers License is required.
Helpers:
- No prior experience is required but cleaning experience is preferred.
- A valid NYS Drivers License is required.
- Helpers are required to obtain their CDL license.
Is Metro Right for you?
How about a career that’s good for you and your community? A job that makes a meaningful impact on the daily lives of those around you? Metro gets people to work, school, healthcare, and provides access to groceries, medicine and other day-to-day needs. Public transportation is a crucial part of many people’s lives. Many may not be able to contribute to life in Western New York without your contribution first. This is the kind of reward that keeps hundreds of people at Metro for decades. It’s a job that matters.
Benefits
Metro wants you to feel good. We pay approximately 89% of medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family. Also included is a life insurance policy, wellness program and a retirement plan.
MetGo
NFTA employees receive a MetGo Employee Pass for use on Metro Bus or Metro Rail anytime.
Student Loan Forgiveness
Metro appreciates people working in public service jobs. You may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Cellular Phone Discounts
The NFTA has agreements with many cellular phone providers. Savings range from 19-25%, depending on provider.
Deferred Compensation Pre-tax Savings Plan
Metro offers enrollment in the NYS Deferred Compensation. It allows you to put aside money from each paycheck toward your retirement in a pre-tax account.
Pay
Custodian Starting Rate
$17.49/hr
(Plus shift differential and Sunday premium)
Custodian Full Rate
$20.22/hr
(Plus shift differential and Sunday premium)
Porter Starting Rate
$17.40/hr
Porter Full Rate
$23.99/hr
Helper Starting Rate
$18.57/hr
Helper Full Rate
$25.62/hr
Time Off
Custodians:
- 13 days of vacation your first year
- 2 floating holidays
- 13 sick days per year
- 2 floating holidays
- 12 paid holidays
Porters and Helpers:
- 1 week of vacation (2 weeks in year 2)
- 3 personal days
- 8 sick days
- 2 floating holidays
- 11 paid holidays
Full Time
40 hours a week guaranteed.
How to Apply
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NFTA Human Resources
181 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
716-855-6500 TTY/Relay 711 or 1-800-662-1220
The NFTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer