Class Code:                                           8441

CLASS TITLE:                                  Bus Driver/ Maintenance Worker I

REPORTS TO:                                  Transportation Director and Maintenance Supervisor

SUPERVISES:                                    N/A

BASIC FUNCTION:                                     

Drive a school bus on a full-time basis.  Perform unskilled to semi-skilled maintenance, repair and construction of District buildings and equipment; perform semi-skilled to skilled work in one or more of the building maintenance trades; assist journey-level trades personnel as needed. 

REPRESENTATIVE  DUTIES:

The terms of employment are designated by the contract.

• Drive a school bus and follow full bus driver job description.
• Assist in performing unskilled to semi-skilled maintenance, repair and construction of District buildings and equipment in one or more of the building maintenance trades including locksmithing, carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating and air conditioning.
• Assist journey-level trades workers and maintenance personnel with a variety of maintenance, repair and construction; perform independently on less difficult projects and assignments as assigned.
• Assist locksmith to install, adjust, repair and replace locks and door hardware; inspect locks for proper operation and implement a preventive maintenance program for locking mechanisms, panic bars, door closures and other hardware; re-key and re-pin locks as needed and maintain related charts and records.
• Assist in the construction, installation and maintenance of roofs, furniture, fences, bookshelves, cabinets, shelving, chalkboards and bulletin boards.
• Assist in the installation, repair and maintenance of gas and water lines, heating and cooling equipment, electrical fixtures and outlets; replace broken toilet seats, flush valve diaphragms, seals and gaskets; clean plugged drains, stop leaks, adjust water pressure and clean work area upon completion of work.
• Assist in the installation, repair and replacement of carpet, floor and ceiling tiles, repair blinds and shades; install dispensers and repair or install bathroom stalls.
• Assist in making minor electrical and mechanical repairs on such equipment as vacuum cleaners, buffers, electric clocks, washing machines, dryers, refrigerators and other small appliances.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, mix paints, finishes and other coatings and apply to equipment, buildings, furniture and District facility structures.
• Assist in the construction of forms and metal work, pour concrete and perform finish work; perform masonry, repair and construction with brick and block.
• Strip, wax and buff floors; wash windows; clean carpeted areas; sweep and wash sidewalks and classrooms; dust rooms and furniture and perform a variety of related custodial duties.
• Maintain records of time, costs and materials needed in the maintenance and repair of District equipment and facilities; prepare work orders for more difficult and complex repairs or larger work projects.
• Operate a wide variety of tools and equipment including motor vehicles, forklift, key-cutting machine, electric cart, steam cleaner, grinder, stripper, waxer, buffer, carpet cleaner, power hand tools, saws and hand tools used in the building maintenance trades.
• Assist with other duties such as tree removal, assembling and moving furniture and setting up chairs for events on and off campus.
• Maintain certificates achieved or hired with.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Safe driving techniques and school bus regulations.  (See Bus Driver job description of knowledge needed as a bus driver.)
• Tools, equipment, methods and materials used in semi-skilled to skilled maintenance in at least one of the building maintenance and construction trades.
• Operation and use of hand and power tools and equipment. 
• Requirements of maintaining buildings and facilities in good repair. 
• Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition. 
• Cleaning equipment, tools, materials and supplies used in custodial work. 
• Basic record-keeping techniques. 
• Health and safety regulations and procedures. 
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies. 
• Proper lifting techniques. 

    ABILITY TO:

• Drive a school bus.  (See Bus Driver job description for abilities needed as a bus driver.)
• Perform semi-skilled to skilled work in the construction, renovation, maintenance and repair of building, facilities and furniture.
• Operate basic maintenance tools and equipment.
• Assist skilled personnel in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities. 
• Use common cleaning equipment and supplies safely and efficiently. 
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events. 
• Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair. 
• Maintain routine records related to work performed. 
• Understand and follow oral and written directions. 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Work cooperatively with others. 
• Meet schedules and time lines. 
• Observe health and safety regulations. 
• Lift heavy objects. 
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking;
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing;
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations;
• Requires bending, squatting , crawling, climbing, reaching;
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light to heavy weights.

EVALUATION:

• Annual development of a professional growth plan.
• Annual evaluation by immediate supervisor.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
• One year experience assisting in one or more of the building trades.
• Valid Kentucky Driver’s License
• CDL class B with School Bus Endorsement or willingness to obtain license within three months of employment.