2026-2027 Custodian/Bus Driver (10 months)

Qualifications:

High School Graduation or its equivalency

General knowledge and experience of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment and the ability to use them economically and efficiently

Valid North Carolina Driver’s License

Must be at least eighteen (18) years old with six (6) months driving experience

Must be eligible to possess and maintain a current North Carolina commercial driver’s license with proper endorsements and a current Bus Drivers Pocket Card

Must pass a DOT drug and alcohol testing

Must never have been convicted of a DWI Offense

Supervises:

None

Essential Job Functions:

Performs responsible unskilled work in the care and cleaning of school facilities

Performs a variety of general and light groundskeeping work in the care and maintenance of assigned buildings and facilities

Sweeps, mops, vacuums, strips, waxes, and buffs floor surfaces

Cleans and disinfects restroom areas and replenishes paper supplies and soap as necessary

Cleans windows, walls, woodwork, blinds, heating/air vents and light fixtures

Dusts and cleans desks and other furniture

Empties trash receptacles; gathers and disposes of refuse in on-site dumpsters

Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picks up debris, applies de-icing compounds to walkways as necessary

Cleans and sanitizes waste baskets

Cleans and sanitizes water fountains

Raises and lowers flags, as needed

Maintains inventory; requisitions and picks up cleaning supplies, as needed

Opens buildings at start of workday; securely locks down facility at end of day

Washes windows on both the inside and outside

Arranges furniture, tables and chairs for meetings and other events

Mows and trims grass on campus grounds

Trims shrubbery, trees, etc.

Rakes and removes leaves as necessary

Makes minor building repairs, as able

Reports major repairs needed and any damage to school property to principal

Responds to after hour emergencies and works over as needed

Maintains proficiency in driving skills

Is responsible for completing all reports relating to transportation

Ensures safety and care of students boarding, riding, and departing school bus

Maintains a high standard of student conduct at all times

Discharges students only at the authorized school or bus stop locations

Transports only authorized students

Reports infractions of school bus safety rules to the principal or designee

Obeys all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the school bus

Operates the school bus on the assigned route(s) and schedule as provided by the Transportation Office

Attends bus safety meetings

Informs Transportation Specialist or TIMS Manager of any students added or deleted from route which may necessitate a change in route or bus stop

Accepts responsibility for securing the school bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route

Accepts responsibility for reporting observable mechanical defects or failures on the school bus

Maintains acceptable relations with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the Custodian job classification within the Maintenance Department of Hoke County Schools. Work in this classification is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

Walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel and crouch

Work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditions

Use visual acuity required for depth perception and color perception

Visually inspect small defects and/or small parts

Use a variety of measuring devices

Assemble or fabricate parts at or within arm’s length

Operate machines, motor vehicles, hand tools, and job specific equipment and tools

Determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work

Observe general surroundings and activities

Hear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levels

Use communication by means of spoken word to express or exchange ideas

Safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not a comprehensive list of all the duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.