CUSTODIAN I​/BUS DRIVER

CUSTODIAN I / BUS DRIVER

Edenton-Chowan Schools, Multiple Schools - Edenton, North Carolina.

Job : 5594627

Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Apr 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, performs a variety of general custodial and light groundskeeping work in the care and maintenance of assigned school buildings and facilities. Work involves sweeping, mopping and using vacuum cleaners to clean floors; washing walls, woodwork and fixtures; and policing buildings to empty trash receptacles and pick up debris. Employee is also responsible for requisitioning necessary cleaning supplies and reports to the Principal.

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, strips, waxes and buffs floor surfaces.
• Cleans restroom areas and replenishes paper supplies and soap 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 receptacles.
• Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picking up debris; shovels snow and/or applies de-icing compounds to walkways and driveways, as necessary.
• Replaces burned‑out light bulbs.
• Prepares requisition forms to obtain necessary supplies for the coming workweek; sets traps for rodents and other pests, appropriately discarding trapped animals.
• Raises and lowers flags at start and end of workday.
• Performs minor maintenance on appliances, as abilities allow.
• Opens and secures buildings at start and end of workday; turns on and off lights; adjusts heating or air conditioning as appropriate.
• Arranges furniture for meetings or other events; performs related work as required.

Some experience in custodial work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.

Category “A” employees are governed by Guilford County Schools Policy GA and Administrative Procedure GA-P, “drug and Alcohol Free Workplace,” which outlines drug testing requirements, procedures and consequences.

• Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, brooms, mops, leaf blowers, etc. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Data Conception: Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable characteristics of data, people or things.
• Interpersonal Communication: Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey information; includes receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors.
• Language Ability: Ability to read simple forms and prepare timesheets and maintenance reports using prescribed format.
• Intelligence: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.
• Verbal Aptitude: Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions; must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.
• Numerical Aptitude: Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract.
• Form/Spatial Aptitude: Ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.
• Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using janitorial equipment.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle a variety of items such as janitorial equipment; must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Color Discrimination: Does not require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
• Interpersonal Temperament: Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions; must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress.
• Physical Communication: Ability…