Lead Custodian/Bus Driver - Full Time with Benefits

Spindale Elementary School; Spindale (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits included

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools Spindale Elementary School in Spindale, NC is seeking a Lead Custodian/Bus Driver for full-time employment with benefits. The role includes cleaning, maintenance tasks, and driving responsibilities as outlined in the job description.

The position requires following directions, operating cleaning equipment, and ensuring safety and cleanliness per established standards. Bus-driver duties require meeting age, license, and safety requirements and compliance with school

Qualifications

• Ability to follow simple oral and written directions.
• Some skill in the use of small cleaning equipment.
• Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing, and dusting.
• Assist in moving or arranging furniture.
• Wash windows, walls, and other surfaces when needed.
• Replenish tissue, towels, and soap in restrooms, kitchens, and classrooms.
• Empty waste baskets and other trash receptacles.
• Lock and unlock doors as needed.
• Sort and store materials for recycling programs.
• Report damages or needed repairs to supervisor.

Skills

Follow directions

Cleaning equipment handling

Cleaning methods knowledge

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Lead Custodian/Bus Driver - Full Time with Benefits

Rutherford County Schools Spindale Elementary School - Spindale, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Rutherford County Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5860755

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

NATURE OF WORK:

An employee hired for this position performs a variety of manual work duties daily to assist in keeping the location clean and maintained. The employee also would be responsible for performing recurring tasks in accordance with established practices and cleaning schedules. If a problem or issue arises, this employee will assist the direct supervisor or administrator. Supervision is direct with frequent inspections to assure completion of assignments in accordance with instructions given and standards of cleanliness.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Cleaning practices that include but are not limited to; sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing, polishing floors, dusting, etc.
• Assisting in moving or arranging furniture
• Washing windows, walls, or other surfaces as needed.
• Replenishes tissue, towels, and soap in restrooms, kitchens, and classroom facilities.
• Empties waste baskets and other trash receptacles.
• Locks and unlocks doors as needed.
• Sorts/stores materials for recycling programs.
• Reports to supervisor any damages or needed repairs.
• Keeps location clear of litter of any kind.
• Assist in controllingthe heating and air equipment at location.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED:

• Ability to follow simple oral and written directions.
• Some skill in the use of small equipment used in the routine cleaning.
• Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BUS LICENSE:

Requirements: Must be 21 years of age with HS diploma or GED; possess a valid Class A or B with a "P" and "S" endorsement; meet vision and hearing requirements; acceptable driving record; must be insurable; must pass background and pre-employment drug screen.

1. Conduct a thorough pre-trip (using the school's Daily Bus Inspection form) and post trip inspection of the school bus.

2. Keep exterior mirrors clean and adjusted at all times.

3. Perform a minimum of one school bus evacuation drills each school year utilizing appropriate emergency procedures per semester. (This must be documented in the checklist log)

4. Know, recognize, and obey road signs and signals by meanings, shapes, sounds, and colors.

5. Keep interior of the bus clean.

6. Maintain routes and schedules as planned by the local school board.

7. Report any hazards along the existing route to appropriate school officials.

8. Exercise the effective defensive driving skills of self-control, alertness, foresight and good judgment at all times while operating the school bus.

9. Maintain discipline on the school bus without jeopardizing safety while driving.

10. Complete all reports on bus discipline, bus maintenance and any other reports required by the school board.

11. Remain alert at all times to hazards, including but not limited to poor weather conditions, other vehicles, road conditions and trains at railroad crossings.

12. The driver shall not, at any time, permit students to stand in the step well or loading area or where the student could likely fall out of the bus, if the rear emergency door was opened, or where the driver's view is obscured.

13. At such time, as required by law and/or the school, the employee agrees to one mandatory drug test as part of the hiring process. In addition to the mandatory test, the employee agrees to random test(s) and post accident testing and to be tested if recommended by the driver's supervisor.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Tammie Ash , Executive Director of Human Resources
• 382 West Main Street
• Forest City, North Carolina 28043
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]