MABTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 120
CUSTODIAN / BUS DRIVER
Position: Custodian / Bus Driver
Classification: Classified
Department: Maintenance/Custodial & Transportation
Reports To: District Administration/Supervisor

Schedule: 8 hrs -As assigned; may include split shifts, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and additional hours
Salary: Per applicable PSE Collective Bargaining Agreement/Salary Schedule

260 day range : 

Bus Rate 25.76-30.60 

Custodian Rate 22.72-27.77

POSITION SUMMARY
Mabton School District is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Custodian/Bus Driver to provide custodial services and safely transport students. This combined position is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and orderly school facilities while providing reliable student transportation on assigned routes and for District activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Custodial
• Clean and maintain classrooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, cafeterias, kitchens, gyms, and other District facilities.
• Perform routine custodial and grounds maintenance duties, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, sanitizing, emptying trash, and replenishing supplies. Maintain District grounds by mowing lawns, trimming trees and vegetation, performing general grounds upkeep, and applying approved lawn and grounds maintenance products using a backpack sprayer. Set up, take down, lift, move, and arrange student tables, kitchen/cafeteria tables, chairs, furniture, and equipment.
• Secure buildings and report maintenance, safety, vandalism, or facility concerns.
• Safely operate custodial equipment and use cleaning products according to established procedures.
• Assist with snow, ice, grounds, minor maintenance, and other custodial needs as assigned.

Bus Driver
• Safely transport students on assigned routes, field trips, athletic trips, and other District activities.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Follow established routes, schedules, traffic laws, and District transportation procedures.
• Maintain safe and appropriate student behavior while students are on the bus.
• Complete required transportation records and report accidents, mechanical problems, student incidents, or safety concerns.
• Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and safe condition.
• Participate in required driver training, safety meetings, and emergency procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Washington State driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Must possess or obtain the appropriate Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Passenger (P) endorsement, School Bus (S) endorsement, and Washington school bus driver authorization, as required.
• Must meet applicable OSPI, Washington State, and federal school bus driver requirements.
• Must successfully complete required background checks/fingerprinting, physical/medical requirements, and required training.
• Ability to safely operate custodial equipment and District vehicles.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently.
• Ability to communicate professionally and work effectively with students, staff, families, and the public.
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and regularly move, push, pull, lift, set up, and take down student tables, kitchen/cafeteria tables, chairs, furniture, custodial supplies, and equipment.
Position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, and repetitive movements. Employee must be able to safely enter and exit a school bus and perform required emergency and evacuation procedures.
Must meet all applicable physical and medical requirements for school bus drivers. Reasonable accommodations may be provided as required by law.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must submit a completed District application and requested supporting documentation. Selected candidates must successfully complete all required background checks, driving-record reviews, licensing requirements, and District hiring procedures.

CONDITIONS
The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
District employees, other than personnel authorized to perform employment and Human Resources functions, are not authorized to make promises of employment, promises of employment for a particular period of time, or promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to applicants for certificated or classified positions. Any verbal or written statements to that effect by unauthorized District employees are null and void.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Mabton School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Mabton School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other designated youth groups.

Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the designated employee:
Title IX, Section 504 Coordinator & Civil Rights Compliance Officer
Jessica Prieto
Mabton School District No. 120
306 North Main Street
P.O. Box 37
Mabton, WA 98935