Custodian/Bus Driver #312450

Lee County Schools•Sanford, NC

15h

About The Position

This position begins January 2026 Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Some experience in housekeeping. CDL License with passenger school bus endorsement and Bus Drivers Pocket Card Nature of Work The employee performs a variety of manual activities cleaning and maintaining building. An employee in this class also controls and performs minor maintenance to the building, heating and air conditioning equipment. The employee performs a variety of duties in accordance with established practices and cleaning schedules. The employee operates small, medium-sized, or large capacity vehicles transporting children on established or special routes. This employee will introduce minor changes in procedures and solve simple problems before contacting a supervisor. The employee receives limited supervision. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of basic cleaning methods, procedures, techniques. Skill in use of cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment Ability to maintain positive working relations Ability to understand and follow simple oral or written directions. Considerable knowledge of safe and efficient practices and procedures used in the operation of a school bus. Considerable knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulations. Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and standards for school buses. General knowledge of Transportation Department Operating Instructions. Ability to physically inspect the bus according to Transportation Department Operating Instructions. Ability to detect and report observable mechanical defects or failures on the school bus. Ability to maintain discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus. Ability to maintain a clean school bus. Ability to complete required reports. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in applying standards to a variety of work situations. Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in contact with parents/guardians or students and with school personnel. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Some experience in housekeeping
CDL License with passenger school bus endorsement and Bus Drivers Pocket Card
Working knowledge of basic cleaning methods, procedures, techniques
Skill in use of cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment
Ability to maintain positive working relations
Ability to understand and follow simple oral or written directions
Considerable knowledge of safe and efficient practices and procedures used in the operation of a school bus
Considerable knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulations
Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and standards for school buses
General knowledge of Transportation Department Operating Instructions
Ability to physically inspect the bus according to Transportation Department Operating Instructions
Ability to detect and report observable mechanical defects or failures on the school bus
Ability to maintain discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus
Ability to maintain a clean school bus
Ability to complete required reports
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in applying standards to a variety of work situations
Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in contact with parents/guardians or students and with school personnel
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments

Responsibilities

Scrubs, dusts, sweeps, mops, vacuums, waxes and polishes floors in rooms, hallways, and closets.
Washes windows, woodwork, walls and other surfaces.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment in preparing multipurpose rooms or classrooms for special events or meetings.
Clean window coverings, such as drapes and blinds.
Cleans restrooms, locker rooms and showers.
Replenishes tissue, towels, and soap in rest rooms, kitchens and classroom facilities.
Locks and unlocks doors.
Makes minor repairs to furniture and facilities.
Reports to supervisor damages or needed repairs requiring outside attention.
Sweeps concrete surfaces adjacent to the school buildings
May occasionally perform routine ground maintenance functions.
Empties and cleans waste receptacles, including trash barrels.
Replaces light bulbs and lighting tubes.
Remove paper and other debris from school grounds, walk areas, and the areas adjacent to the school facilities.
Perform emergency cleanup service resulting from breakage, vandalism, spilling, and illness.
May raise and lower flags, and lock and unlock gates and doors, and set security system.
Assist in receiving and distributing supplies and equipment.
May perform minor maintenance tasks in keeping assigned areas safe and operational.
Assist in reporting and preventing facility vandalism.
Observes all safety regulations and standards for school buses. This includes clearing the school bus and evacuating students quickly in the event of an emergency.
Has a copy of the current Handbook for the School Bus Driver and the Safety Assistant; refers to it periodically for guidance and to answer questions.
Maintains discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus.
Establishes a discipline plan that is consistent with school disciplinary objectives, as stated by the principal, and which provides a clear, progressive plan of consequences for students who cause disciplinary problems and rewards for those who maintain proper school bus safety standards.
Reports undisciplined students to the responsible school principal.
Discharges students only at the authorized school or bus stop locations.
Transports only authorized students.
Keeps the school bus clean and free of papers, bottles, cans food wrappers and other items which may present a safety problem.
Reports all accidents as required by Transportation Operating Instructions and remains at the scene of the accident until released by the on-scene transportation supervisor.
Completes personal time card and required reports, including reports required in the event of an accident or incident aboard the school bus.
Remains in charge of all students aboard the bus at the time of an accident, determining the existence and extent of any injuries and maintaining the safety of all passengers.
Secures the assigned bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route. This includes parking the vehicle properly, making a visual inspection of the bus to check for damage and the possibility of remaining passengers (replace All-Out Flag or turn off child minder alarm), and securing all windows and doors to protect the interior of the vehicle.
Maintains acceptable relationships with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.