Administrative Assistant III, Maintenance & Transportation

This position is typically Monday - Friday from 7:00a.m. - 3:30p.m. but will vary on days needed to substitute as a Bus Driver. Driving shift starts at 5:00a.m.

Full-time positions (30 hours/week) are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following their 60^th day of employment: The District Benefits are very competitive and include health, dental, vision, and a life insurance policy. Supplemental policies through Aflac and LegalShield are also offered at an additional cost to the employee. You can view more information on benefit policies & costs on the benefits page at Benefits Page Link

TITLE:                        Administrative Assistant III, Maintenance & Transportation

EMPLOYMENT TERMS:     1.0 FTE/12-months

SALARY CLASSIFICATION:  Classified

GENERAL STATEMENT of RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is designed to play an integral part in ensuring the smooth operation of transportation, maintenance, custodial and grounds division, while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• Keeps individual and department calendars, as assigned.
• Serve as substitute bus driver as needed.
• Maintains both general and confidential files.
• Reviews and totals the district level time cards.
• Assists with purchasing and maintaining supplies inventory.
• Prepares requisitions and maintains department level accounts.
• Assists the Director of Facilities, Transportation & Energy, Transportation Supervisor and Dispatcher with their needs for coverage of regular routes, special needs and extra-curricular activities routes.
• Assists the Director of Facilities, Transportation & Energy, Transportation Supervisor and Dispatcher in the preparation of complicated reports to track resources and student transportation data.
• May assist in the coordination of work orders and tracking all maintenance activities.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

OCCUPATIONAL CONDITION:

Medium risk - Work is routinely performed in both indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to noise and being on your feet for extended periods of time. Requires standing in inclement weather including summer heat.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

          The applicant for this position is required to:

• regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear.
• Sit approximately 75% of the time
• Walk and stand approximately 20% of the time
• Kneeling/Stooping approximately 5% of the time
• Lift on a regular basis 30-50lbs
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools and/or controls; and reach with hands and arms on a regular basis.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The information contained in this position description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Standard office machines, computer software expertise, and keyboard skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience in an office environment.
• Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver’s License, School Bus and Passenger Endorsement, School Bus Certification, CPR and First Aid.
• One year experience in school transportation and/or maintenance preferred.
• Valid AZ Dept of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must be able to push, pull, or lift, up to 50 pounds
• Pass the DPS physical performance test.
• Pass a DOT Physical exam, drug screen and alcohol test
• Ability to communicate and work well with staff, students, and parents.

COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY:

• Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team.
• Dedication to provide the highest level of service.
• Adherence to policies and procedures.
• Resourceful and adaptable.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

Time Management:     Must coordinate daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly calendars. 

                                 Must be able to prioritize tasks assigned by multiple administrators and supervisors.

Stress Management:   Periodic stress due to intermittent time deadlines and accountability to multiple personnel.

Public Contact:           Interact primarily with public, staff and parents.

EVALUATION PROCEDURE:

The evaluation is done by the Transportation Supervisor with input from the Director Facilities, Transportation & Energy, in accordance with provisions specified in governing board policy.

POSITIONS SUPERVISION: 

The Administrative Assistant III, Maintenance & Transportation, reports directly to the Transportation Supervisor.

Buckeye Union High School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Click here (https://www.buhsd.org/page/legal-notices)  to read the entire policy.

El Distrito Escolar de Buckeye Union High School no discrimina en base de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad. Haga clic aqui (https://www.buhsd.org/page/legal-notices) para leer toda la política.

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