Custodian/Bus Driver

Job TitleUnder 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, etc. The employee is also responsible for requisitioning necessary cleaning supplies. Reports to the Principal.Essential Job FunctionsCustodianSweeps, 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.Dust and clean desks and other furniture.Empties trash receptacles; deposits recyclable material in proper receptacles.Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picks 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.Additional Job FunctionsRaises and lowers flags at the start and end of the workday.Performs minor maintenance on appliances, as abilities allow.May open and secure buildings at the start and end of the workday, respectively; may turn on and off lights at the start and end of the day, respectively, and adjust heating or air conditioning, as appropriate.May arrange furniture for meetings or other events. Performs related work as required.Essential Job Functions School Bus Driving and Transportation DutiesOperates an assigned school bus safely to transport students to and from school and on authorized field trips, extracurricular activities, and other district-approved trips.Follows assigned bus routes, schedules, designated stops, and established transportation procedures. Conducts required pre-trip, post-trip, and other safety inspections of the school bus and reports defects, mechanical problems, or safety concerns promptly.Ensures students board, ride, and exit the bus safely in accordance with district procedures and applicable transportation regulations.Maintains appropriate student supervision and enforces established school bus safety rules and student conduct expectations. Follows applicable traffic laws, school bus regulations, and district policies governing student transportation.Maintains accurate and timely transportation records, including required inspection reports, route records, mileage, incident reports, and other assigned documentation.Reports accidents, student injuries, behavioral concerns, route delays, mechanical issues, and other transportation incidents promptly to the appropriate supervisor.Maintains professional communication with students, parents or guardians, school personnel, and transportation staff as appropriate.Keeps the assigned school bus clean and orderly and reports cleaning, maintenance, and repair needs. Secures the bus and completes required post-trip procedures, including checking for students or personal belongings remaining on the bus.Maintains required school bus driver credentials, certifications, training, and qualifications in accordance with applicable requirements.Attends required safety meetings, training sessions, and other transportation-related activities. Performs transportation duties in accordance with MGSD policies, applicable North Carolina requirements, and other applicable laws and regulations.Minimum Training and ExperienceSome experience in custodial work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Some experience in custodial work is preferred. Must possess the ability to safely operate a school bus and perform assigned custodial duties. Any equivalent combination of training, experience, and demonstrated ability that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position may be considered.Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job FunctionsPhysical 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, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are for medium work.Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments, or directions from superiors.Language Ability: Requires the ability to read simple forms. Requires the ability to prepare time sheets and maintenance reports using a prescribed format.Intelligence: Requires the 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: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract.Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using janitorial equipment.Manual Dexterity: Requires the 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: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress.Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds by ear.)Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesGeneral knowledge of the standard methods, materials, and equipment employed in janitorial work.Some knowledge of cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning materials.Ability to follow instructions.Ability to perform medium physical work.Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing work assignments.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.DisclaimerThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees for this job.Classified Salary Scale NC 01