Custodian​/Bus Driver-at Maiden Elementary

Custodian/Bus Driver – 10 Month Contract at Maiden Elementary

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, the Head Custodian is responsible for cleaning and maintaining facilities and supervising a small team of custodians. The Bus Driver, under general supervision, operates the school bus, ensuring safe transport of students and maintaining vehicle cleanliness.

Head Custodian

• Assign tasks and demonstrate work procedures to custodians.
• Oversee, observe, and improve custodians’ work.
• Maintain and repair heating and air‑conditioning equipment.
• Move equipment and supplies; make minor furniture and facility repairs.
• Wash windows, woodwork, walls; clean and polish floors.
• Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes; empty wastebaskets.
• Lock and unlock doors; maintain adequate supplies.
• Keep records of work schedules and assignments.
• Report damages or needed repairs to supervisors.

Bus Driver

• Drive the bus safely to destinations and return.
• Conduct vehicle pre‑checks, record and report malfunctions.
• Follow district routes, picking up and dropping off students at designated stops.
• Ensure all students exit only at their correct stops.
• Monitor student behavior, handling incidents and reporting concerns.
• Maintain bus cleanliness and safety standards.

Head Custodian
:
High school diploma or GED equivalent; custodial work experience and supervisory experience preferred.

Bus Driver
:
Five years of responsible driving experience; completion of North Carolina DMV bus driver training; DOT physical exam and negative drug screen; eligible for a Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement.

Physical Requirements

• Operate vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, buffers, brooms, mops, and small hand tools.
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.
• Perform medium to heavy physical work for extended periods.

Interpersonal Communication

• Speak and signal to convey information; give instructions and directions.

Language Ability

• Read simple forms; prepare timesheets and requisitions.

Other Requirements

• Valid North Carolina driver’s license and school bus driver’s license.

Head Custodian

• Knowledge of custodial methods, materials, equipment, safety precautions, hazardous waste handling, and cleaning procedures.
• Follow a written schedule and perform medium to heavy physical work.
• Exercise independent judgment, establish relationships, and keep simple records.
• Operate heating and air‑conditioning equipment and small cleaning tools.

Bus Driver

• Knowledge of driving laws, safe bus operations, vehicle pre‑run checks.
• Maintain records of student names, stop locations and times, route information, and timesheets.
• Implement policies on student transportation, enforce conduct rules.
• Communicate with students, parents, and transportation department.
• Lead to maintain discipline; keep bus clean; detect mechanical issues; plan seating.

Full‑Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.