Custodian/Bus Driver-10 Months (Flexible PM Hours) at River Bend (24-25 SY)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements : Must be physically able to operate vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, buffers, brooms, mops, small hand tools, 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.

Must be able to perform work involving physical strength for extended periods of time. Physical demand requirements are for Medium to Heavy Work.

Interpersonal Communication : Requires the ability to speak and / or signal people to convey or exchange information

Language Ability : Requires the ability to read simple forms. Requires the ability to prepare time sheets and supply requisitions using prescribed format.

Intelligence : Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.

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 custodial equipment.

Manual Dexterity : Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as custodial equipment. Must have minimal levels of eye / hand / foot coordination.

Interpersonal Temperament : Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress.

Other : Requires valid NC driver’s license and school bus driver’s license. Also, job may require driving to different schools to complete job assignment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Custodian

General knowledge of the standard methods, materials and equipment employed in custodial work.

General knowledge of safety precautions and warning signals regarding school building equipment.

General understanding of the proper procedures for handling hazardous wastes and hazardous substances.

Some knowledge of cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning materials.

Ability to follow a written schedule.

Ability to follow instructions.

Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.

Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing assignments.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Bus Driver

Knowledge of driving laws and regulations

Knowledge of safe bus operations

Knowledge of vehicle pre-run checks and their performance

Maintain records of names and addresses of students, locations and times of stops, route information, and time sheets

Administrative skills to implement established policies and procedures regarding student transportation, enforcing rules of student conduct and discipline

Communication skills in dealing with students daily; communicating with parents regarding bus routes and discipline problems;

and advising the transportation department of bus malfunctions

Leadership skills to maintain discipline on the bus

Manual skills to maintain bus cleanliness

Mechanical skills to detect bus malfunction

Planning skills to develop student seating arrangements

Common arithmetical function to count the number of students on the bus and to complete time