Custodian/Bus Driver (10 months)

Hoke County High School; Raeford (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoke County High School in Raeford, North Carolina is hiring a Custodian/Bus Driver (10 months) with immediate start. The role requires cleaning duties in school facilities and school bus transportation duties in coordination with the Transportation Office.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, valid NC driver’s license with proper endorsements, DOT drug/alcohol testing, and 6 months driving experience. Salary ranges from $2,600 to $3,200 per month, full-time, on-site.

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or its equivalency
• General knowledge and experience of cleaning practices, supplies, equipment and how to use them economically
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
• Must be 18+ with 6 months driving experience
• Must have current NC commercial driver’s license with proper endorsements and Bus Drivers Pocket Card
• Must pass a DOT drug and alcohol test
• Must never have been convicted of a DWI offense

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning and housekeeping tasks for school facilities
• General groundskeeping and maintenance of buildings and grounds
• Operate cleaning equipment and maintain inventory of supplies
• Open/close buildings and ensure security at end of day
• Transport duties and safety checks for school buses
• Report major repairs needed to the principal
• Respond to after-hour emergencies as needed

Skills

Driver's license

Driving experience

Commercial license endorsements

DOT drug/alcohol testing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Custodian/Bus Driver (10 months)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5908881
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $2,600 to $3,200 Per Month

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Colleen Pegram , Principal
• Hoke County High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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