Custodian and Bus Driver - Western High

Young World Physical Education; Elon (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Custodian and Bus Driver at Western Alamance High in Elon, North Carolina. The position involves performing custodial duties, operating a school bus, and ensuring the cleanliness and safety of school facilities and bus interiors. A valid North Carolina driver's license and CDL, along with some custodial experience or training, are required. This full-time position offers a work schedule of Monday to Friday with a workload of 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license issued by North Carolina and CDL required.
• Some custodial experience or equivalent training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties including cleaning floors, restrooms, and windows.
• Operate a school bus and conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the bus interior.

Skills

General knowledge of janitorial methods, materials, and equipment

Knowledge of safe bus practices and traffic laws

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to maintain student discipline

Ability to complete required reports

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Custodian and Bus Driver

Western Alamance High - Elon, North Carolina

Job Details

• Job ID: 5691462
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Position Title: Custodian and Bus Driver
• School/Department: Assigned school or location
• Salary: Pay Grade 51
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt
• Reports To: School Principal
• Supervises: None
• Work Week Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Work Hours: 40
• Number of Months Per Year: 12

Position Purpose

Under general supervision, performs custodial and light groundskeeping duties, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming floors, washing walls and fixtures, and maintaining cleanliness of the school. Also operates a school bus, performing pre‑and post‑trip inspections, obeying traffic laws, maintaining student discipline, and ensuring safe transportation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of janitorial methods, materials, and equipment.
• Some knowledge of cleaning procedures and cleaning materials.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to perform medium physical work.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of safe bus practices, traffic laws, and school bus regulations.
• Ability to physically inspect the bus per operating instructions.
• Ability to detect and report mechanical defects.
• Ability to maintain student discipline on the bus.
• Ability to keep the bus clean.
• Ability to complete required reports.
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy with parents, guardians, students, and staff.
• Ability to climb a ladder.

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Some custodial experience or equivalent training.

Certification and License Requirements

Valid driver’s license issued by North Carolina and CDL. Must comply with School System Policy 7241 for commercial motor vehicle operators.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean floors, restrooms, windows, walls, doors, vents, blinds, and light fixtures.
• Empty trash and dispose of recyclables.
• Clean sidewalks, watch ground conditions, shovel snow, and apply de‑icing agents as needed.
• Replace burned‑out light bulbs and ceiling tiles.
• Prepare requisition forms for supplies.
• Set rodent and pest traps and dispose of traps.
• Perform minor appliance maintenance.
• Move furniture and arrange rooms for meetings.
• Open and secure buildings, operate lights and HVAC as appropriate.
• Conduct pre‑trip and post‑trip bus inspections, document findings.
• Report mechanical defects and vehicle incidents.
• Transport students to authorized stops, monitor discipline, and report issues.
• Observe traffic laws and safety regulations while driving.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the bus interior.
• Complete time card and required reports.
• Secure the bus at the end of each run, ensuring all windows and doors locked.
• Assist in emergency situations per operating instructions.

Working Conditions

• Physical demands include medium exertion up to 50 lbs, standing, walking, moving, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Work indoors and outdoors, interacting with staff, students, and the public.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Contact Information

• Bear Bryant, Principal, Western Alamance High, Email: [e-mail]