Custodial

Are You Right for the NFTA and Metro?

Age

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.

Credentials

BUF Custodians:
 

• No prior experience required but cleaning experience is preferred.

Porters & MTC Custodians:
 

• 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.

Are NFTA and 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 87% of medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family. Also included is a life insurance policy, wellness program and a pension plan. For those who don't need health insurance, an in lieu payment ($3,000/single, $5,000/family) is made annually.

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 and Roth IRA Post-tax Savings Plans

Metro offers optional enrollment in NYS Deferred Compensation and/or Roth IRA accounts. It allows you to put aside money from each paycheck toward your retirement.

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*
$18.18/hr
Porter Full Rate*
$25.07/hr
Helper Starting Rate*
$19.41/hr
Helper Full Rate*
$26.77/hr
 
*Not including shift differential up to $1.50/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:

• 5 days vacation earned through your first year (10 days through your second year)
• 3 personal days
• 8 sick days
• 2 floating holidays
• 9 paid holidays

Full Time

40 hours a week guaranteed.