Mobile Health Unit Driver/ Custodian

Bakersfield City School District•Bakersfield, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Located in the heart of Kern County, the Bakersfield City School District ("BCSD") is committed to providing safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments across the entire organization. We serve a diverse community of students and families and are guided by a deep commitment to equity, access, and excellence in education. BCSD values and respects every member of its community. We are dedicated to upholding the law, honoring the dignity of all individuals, and fostering a culture where students, families, and staff feel safe, supported, and heard. We seek employees who demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical decision-making, professionalism, and accountability, and who consistently act with integrity in service of our students and community. Employees in BCSD are expected to model high standards of conduct, ensure compliance with all legal requirements, and contribute to a culture of trust, respect, and continuous improvement. Under the direction of the Coordinator I, School Health and Wellness of the School Health and Wellness Department, the Mobile Health Unit Driver/Custodian safely operates and maintains the department's mobile health unit vehicle while supporting the delivery of health services at designated school and community locations. This position ensures the mobile health unit vehicle is clean, sanitary, stocked, fueled, and in safe operating condition. The position assists with setup, breakdown, custodial care, and routine maintenance of the mobile health unit. When the mobile health unit vehicle is not in use, the position performs custodial work at assigned School Health and Wellness Department locations. BCSD is committed to strengthening multi-tiered systems of support for students and families, including in the areas of health and safety. This position is designed to: * Support the delivery of health services to students through BCSD mobile health unit * Maintain the cleanliness of the mobile health unit vehicle and School Health and Wellness locations * Operate, stock and maintain the mobile health unit vehicle

Requirements

Experience driving large vehicles, commercial vehicles, passenger vans, buses, mobile units, or similar vehicles preferred; custodial experience preferred
Knowledge of safe driving practices, traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, and applicable vehicle safety regulations
Possession of a valid California driver's license appropriate for the vehicle assigned
Ability to pass related pre-employment fitness exam
Knowledge of first aid practices, procedures, and techniques
Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while driving
Ability to follow oral and written directions
Ability to work respectfully and effectively with students and assist with student supervision in and around the mobile health unit.
Basic knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used to clean, sanitize, and maintain the mobile health unit and assigned School Health and Wellness Department locations, including knowledge of safe lifting procedures
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, families, and community partners
Willingness and ability to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, special events, and varied locations as assigned
Bilingual proficiency desirable

Nice To Haves

Experience driving large vehicles, commercial vehicles, passenger vans, buses, mobile units, or similar vehicles
Custodial experience
Bilingual proficiency

Responsibilities

Drives the mobile health unit to and from assigned school sites, community locations, events, service areas, maintenance facilities, and other designated locations according to assigned schedules and routes
Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the mobile health unit and related equipment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, District procedures, and manufacturer guidelines
Cleans, washes, fuels, and services the mobile health unit as needed; checks basic operating components such as fluid levels, tires, lights, mirrors, safety equipment, and other assigned vehicle items
Reports and schedules needed mechanical repairs and maintenance when necessary
Escorts students safely between the school site and the mobile health unit; assists students, patients, families, staff, and visitors with safe entry and exit procedures as appropriate and within assigned duties
Assists with monitoring students while they are waiting to be seen and supports a safe, orderly, respectful environment in and around the mobile health unit
Assists with crowd flow, line management, check-in areas, safety zones, and general logistical support around the mobile health unit as directed
Sets up, moves, secures, loads, unloads, and adjusts furniture, supplies, equipment, signage, cones, ramps, tables, chairs, and other materials needed for mobile health services
Monitors gray water, black water, fresh water, generator, battery, waste, and related utility systems; reports leaks, odors, clogs, tank-level concerns, or other maintenance needs; transports the mobile health unit to approved facilities or service locations to empty gray water and black water tanks and refill fresh water tanks as assigned
Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the mobile health unit to ensure safe operation and a clean environment for health services
Performs a variety of custodial duties and follows written schedule in performing custodial functions for the mobile health unit and assigned sites
Cleans, dusts, sanitizes, and disinfects the mobile health unit, including waiting areas, exam areas, driver area, counters, seating, floors, restroom, storage areas, high-touch surfaces, and other assigned spaces; removes trash and replaces liners
Sweeps, vacuums, and cleans carpeted and hard surface floors and baseboards, spot cleaning as necessary and wet mopping on a regularly scheduled basis
Cleans public walkways, entry, and common use areas including, but not limited to hallways, stairways, and meeting rooms; cleans and disinfects drinking fountains, door handles, and door push plates
Responds to emergency cleanups, including but not limited to cleanup of bodily fluids
Works a variety of schedules as required including evenings, days, and/or weekends
Attends various meetings and trainings including, but not limited to safety, first aid, mandated reporting, etc., as required
Maintains confidentiality and does not access, discuss, or disclose student, patient, or family information except as required for assigned duties
Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, personal and collective accountability
Performs other related duties as assigned