Head Custodian​/Bus Driver-at Northstar Academey; SY

Head Custodian/Bus Driver-12 Months at Northstar Academey (26-27 SY)

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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 bus safely to destination and return; following school district procedures when driving assigned bus routes; and monitoring students' behavior while they are riding on the bus.

• Performs minor or routine maintenance on appliances and equipment, as abilities allow.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, shampoos, strips, waxes and buffs floor surfaces.
• Cleans restroom areas and replenishes paper supplies, hand soap, hand sanitizer as necessary.
• Cleans windows, walls, woodwork, blinds and light fixtures.
• Dusts and cleans desks and other furniture.
• Empties trash receptacles; 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 touched and widespread areas.

• Opens and/or secures buildings at start and end of work day, respectively; turns on and off lights at start and end of day, respectively; 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.

• Drives bus safely to destination and return. 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; and keeps the bus clean.
• Follows school district procedures when driving assigned bus routes. 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. Takes suitable action to resolve incidents between/among students should such incidents occur and reports inappropriate student behavior to school authorities as soon as possible.
• Ensures safety of students during transportation.

• Graduation from high school.

Custodian

Two years of experience in custodial work, or a combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job functions.

Bus Driver

5 years of responsible driving experience. Completion of the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Bus Driver Training Course. Must be able to pass the required DOT Physical examination and have a DOT Drug Screen with negative results. Must be eligible to hold a Commercial Drivers License with Passenger Endorsement.

Must be physically able to operate vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, buffers, brooms, mops, small hand tools, etc. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Must be able to perform work involving physical strength for extended periods. Physical demand requirements are for Medium to Heavy Work.

Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information.

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