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.