Custodian & AM/PM Route Bus Driver Position

The Riverton Unified School District No. 404, Riverton, KS is considering applications for a custodian and AM/PM route bus driver.  This is a full-time position.  Interested applicants must be willing to secure licensure as a school bus driver in Kansas.

Custodial personnel provide for a safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean environment to ensure full and productive use of the district's facilities.

Qualifications :

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after employment offer is made ).
3. Ability to understand chemical hazards.
4. Ability to work independently without supervision.
5. Experience and knowledge in the areas of electrical, maintenance, and carpentry .
6. Ability to manually lift a maximum of 60 pounds.
7. Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.

Bus drivers provide clean, safe, and reliable transportation to ensure that students enjoy full advantage of school district programs and activities.  To accomplish these tasks the bus driver must work closely with staff and administration of USD 404. 

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Health and Inoculation Certification on file in the Central Office.
3. Valid CDL license with required endorsements.
4. Meet all state requirements for bus drivers, including defensive driving, CPR, and first aid certification.
5. Successfully complete agility and reaction time test.
6. Successfully complete behind-the-wheel training.
7. Complete required physical examination for bus drivers (after employment offer is made).
8. Desire to continue career improvement.

Applicants may apply on-line at https://riverton.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

The following documents are helpful as part of the applicant's file:

1. Letter of interest outlining relevant qualifications
2. Copy of resume
3. Copy of college / post-secondary transcripts
4. Copy of credentials / letters of reference

 Term of Employment:     At Will

Questions about this position should be directed to the Maintenance Director, Mr. Justin Wilson at 620-848-3386. Ext. 153

Riverton U.S.D. No. 404 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or genetic information.

Custodian - Job Description

Purpose:  The Custodian provides a safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean

environment to ensure full and productive use of district facilities. To accomplish these tasks the Custodian must work closely with the staff

and administration of the District.

Responsible to:  Buildings and Grounds Director

Payment rate:  According to Classified Salary Schedule

Qualifications :

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after employment offer is made ).
3. Ability to understand chemical hazards.
4. Ability to work independently without supervision.
5. Experience and knowledge in the areas of electrical, maintenance, and carpentry .
6. Ability to manually lift a maximum of 60 pounds.
7. Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.

Essential Functions:

1. Ability to provide a clean, safe, attractive, and comfortable environment to ensure full and productive use of district facilities.
2. Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community.
3. Ability to react to changes and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, and handle other tasks as assigned.
4. Ability to operate all equipment and machinery as required.
5. Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the District.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

1. Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials up to 60 lbs.
2. Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, reaching, climbing and balancing.
3. Ability to move furniture or equipment within the building as required.
4. Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.
5. Must work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions.
6. Must work indoors and outdoors year-round in a variety of temperatures.

General Responsibilities:

1. Ability to keep building and premises (including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas) neat and clean and safe at all times.
2. Ability to clean classroom and office floors daily. Dump pencil sharpeners. Dump trash and replace bags. Dust furniture. Line up desks. Clean blackboards, erasers, and chalk trays. Clean classroom sinks and monitor fountains for leaks.
3. Ability to clean corridors each day. Dust locker tops, wash and repair as needed. Clean drinking fountains daily.
4. Ability to mop restroom floors and clean all sanitary fixtures daily. Clean mirrors. Fill soap, towel, and toilet paper dispensers. Check restrooms after recess, lunch, and after assemblies.
5. Ability to sweep bleachers, stage, and stairs. Clean behind bleachers and mop as needed.
6. Ability to replace light bulbs as needed throughout the building. Remove gum, tape, and marks from floor and walls. Dust walls as needed. Clean air return and vent louvers as needed. Dust window ledges. Buff and recoat floor as needed. Wash windows inside and outside at least twice each year, and more frequently if necessary.
7. Ability to sweep, shovel, and sand walks as appropriate.
8. Ability to open and close buildings each school day. Secure building. Doors may need to remain locked from the outside in certain areas
9. Ability to ensure all doors and windows are secured and all lights are turned off ( except as necessary for safety reasons) at the close of school each day.
10. Ability to immediately report unauthorized persons on the school premises to the Principal/Supervisor.
11. Ability to immediately report damaged school property to the Principal/Supervisor.
12. Ability to make minor building repairs, and promptly report needed major repairs to the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor.
13. Keep current on new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
14. Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times.
15. Ability to respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner.
16. Ability to keep student and personnel information and records confidential.
17. Ability to implement and follow all District health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
18. Ability to perform other duties and assume other responsibilities assigned by the Building and Grounds Supervisor or the Administrative Staff.

Term of Employment:     At Will

Evaluation: Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with provisions of Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy