Custodian/Bus Driver

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of MOTF, Principal, or Designee, keeps assigned school buildings and/or office space clean and orderly. Under the supervision of Director of MOTF, operates a school bus over designated routes, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Perform a wide variety of related duties during summer recess.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - EXAMPLE OF DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Pick up paper on grounds and in buildings.
• Drive a school bus on daily or special trips and carry out those duties and responsibilities assigned bus drivers.
• Load and unload supplies.
• Sweep, mop, scrub and vacuum hallways, walkways, stairs and office space.
• Empty trash, garbage containers and recycle materials from the facility.
• Clean, dust and polish furniture.
• Clean the interior and exterior of staff room appliances.
• Clean ceilings, walls, windows and window blinds.
• Assist in moving and arranging furniture in offices and meeting rooms.
• Activate and deactivate the alarm system daily.
• Clean restrooms and stock supplies to meet acceptable sanitary standards.
• Turn out lights and lock doors and windows.
• Refill lavatory supply dispensers. Replace light bulbs and tubes. Requisition supplies.
• Operate scrubbers, buffers, wax applicators, carpet extractors, and other equipment.
• Maintain equipment used in the course of work.
• Perform minor repairs.
• Watch for and report trespassers.
• Replace faucet washers, toilet seats, adjust drinking fountains, replace sprinkler heads, clean stopped drains and grease traps.
• Assist grounds and maintenance personnel.
• During school vacation time may do painting and grounds work.
• Perform emergency cleanup service resulting from breakage, vandalism, spilling and

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• Raise and lower flags and lock and unlock gates and doors, and set security systems.
• Assist in reporting and preventing facility vandalism.
• Assure cleaning chemicals containers are properly labeled and filled with proper dilution rates.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE & LICENSES

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent. Experience
• Custodial experience preferred. Licenses
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• California Special Driver’s Certificate to drive a School Bus (issued by CHP).
• California Class B commercial driver’s license with passenger and air brake endorsement preferred. (Must obtain a Class B commercial Driver’s license with passenger and air brake endorsement within 6 months of hire).
• Valid medical certificate and First Aid Certificate.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESS

Knowledge of:

• Modern cleaning methods.
• Use of equipment in general custodial work.
• Safe driving practices.
• Basic first aid procedures and methods.
• Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code, the Education Code, District and CHP regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles in transportation of children.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Ability to:

• Learn the use of all custodial equipment.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students.
• Maintain order and discipline among students while driving a school bus.
• Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and safe operating condition, including cleaning/fueling.
• Recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate actions.
• Assist in loading and unloading handicapped children as necessary.
• Learn designated bus routes including stops and traffic hazards.
• Maintain routine records.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Load and unload physically handicapped students.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects.
• Sit for extended periods of time when operating a transportation vehicle.
• Read and interpret maps.
• Communicate effectively with others, including light computer skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment:

• School bus environment.
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
• Must be insurable by the District’s liability insurance carrier.
• Handle random drug testing (DOT).
• Ability to maintain California School Bus Driver’s Certificate. Physical Abilities
• Sitting for extended periods of time when operating a transportation vehicle.
• Lifting moderately heavy objects up to 75 pounds.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Reaching, pulling, and pushing to open bus doors.

Pay: $20.98 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Union benefits
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $33