Full-Time Custodian/Bus Driver

Location: South Ridge School, Culver, MN 
Hours: Year Round Employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hrs/wk
Bargaining Unit: Operating Engineers, Local No. 70
       

Position Details:
South Ridge School is seeking a dedicated individual for a combined Custodian/Bus Driver role. This full-time position is essential to creating a clean, safe, and positive environment for students and staff. The role involves custodial duties, which include maintaining the school’s interior and exterior areas, as well as transporting students safely according to assigned routes and schedules.

The following are the essential skills, education and abilities required for the position: 
 

Key Responsibilities:

Custodial Duties:  

• Perform routine cleaning and maintence of school premises, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
• Operate small equipment, including lawn mowers, genie lifts, small tractors, and power tools for facility upkeep.
• Maitain outdoor areas as needed and manage waste collection and disposal.

Bus Driving Duties:

• Safely transport students along designated routes, maintaining punctuality according to school schedules.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections, ensuring the vehicle’s mechanical conditions and safety features meet requirements.
• Keep the bus interior and exterior clean and manage effective student behavior while driving.

Skills and Abilities:

• Attention to detail
• Safe and professional driving skills
• Time management
• Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to communicate well with children, parents, and administration. 
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• MN driver’s license (Bus driver’s endorsement provided with training if not certified)
• 1 year experience in general maintenance and/or custodial/cleaning services preferred. 
• Must complete pre-employment requirements such as a background check, DOT physical, and a drug/alcohol screen.

 St. Louis County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer