Custodian​/Bus Driver-at SSHS; SY

Custodian / Bus Driver – 10 Months at SSHS (26‑27 SY)

Catawba County Schools, Saint Stephens High School – Hickory, North Carolina. Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted on Catawba County Schools Jobs Board and North Carolina School Jobs.

Job : 5523412

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re‑Posted: Apr 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Custodian

Under general supervision, performs a variety of general custodial and light groundskeeping work in the care and maintenance of assigned school buildings and other school system facilities. Work involves sweeping, mopping, and using vacuum cleaners to clean floors; washing walls, woodwork, and fixtures; and policing buildings to empty trash and pick up debris, etc. Reports to the school principal or assigned supervisor.

Bus Driver

Under general supervision, work performed includes but is not limited to driving the bus safely to the destination and return; following school district procedures when driving assigned bus routes; and monitoring students’ behavior while they are riding on the bus.

• Custodian – Minimum Job Functions
• Performs minor or routine maintenance on appliances and equipment.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, shampoos, strips, waxes, and buffs floor surfaces.
• Cleans restroom areas and replenishes paper supplies, hand soap, and hand sanitizer.
• Cleans windows, walls, woodwork, blinds, and light fixtures.
• Dusts and cleans desks and other furniture.
• Empties trash receptacles and deposits recyclable material in proper containers.
• Inspects heating system and patrols buildings to inspect for safety or maintenance problems.
• Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picking up debris; shovels snow and/or applies de‑icing compounds to walkways and driveways.
• Disinfects high‑touch and widespread areas.
• Opens and/or secures buildings at start and end of work day; turns on and off lights; and adjusts heating or air conditioning as appropriate.
• Arranges furniture for meetings or other events.
• Lifts and/or moves furniture, equipment, and supplies.
• Works at special school events as required.
• Performs other related functions as directed by the supervisor.
• Bus Driver – Minimum Job Functions
• Drives the bus safely to the destination and returns.
• Conforms to traffic rules and regulations; makes vehicle pre‑checks and records and reports malfunctions.
• Follows school district regulations for handling vehicle breakdowns and accident incidents; keeps the bus clean.
• Picks up and drops off students at designated times and bus stops; ensures students depart the bus at their usual stops; and determines that all students leave the bus at both ends of the route.
• Monitors students’ behavior while they are riding on the bus and takes suitable action to resolve incidents between/among students; reports inappropriate student behavior to school authorities as soon as possible.
• Has considerable responsibility for the safe transportation of students.

• Graduation from high school.
• Custodian – two years of custodial experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Bus Driver – five years of responsible driving experience; completion of the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Bus Driver Training Course; able to pass required DOT Physical examination and DOT Drug Screen with negative results; eligible to hold a Commercial Drivers License with Passenger Endorsement.

• Physical Requirements – must be physically able to operate custodial equipment; able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently, up to 10 pounds constantly; capable of physical work for extended periods. Medium to Heavy Work.
• Interpersonal Communication – ability to speak and/or signal people.
• Language Ability – read simple forms; prepare time sheets and supply requisitions.
• Intelligence, Verbal Aptitude, Form/Spatial Aptitude, Motor Coordination, Manual Dexterity – application of common sense, ability to record and deliver information,…