Bus Driver and General Maintenance Technician
Bethesda, MD - USA
Job Summary
Landon School seeks a dependable and versatile Bus Driver and General Maintenance Technician to support both the safe transportation of students and to assist with the upkeep of campus facilities which includes a 75-acre campus and 17 buildings. This dual-role position is essential to maintaining a safe clean and well-functioning campus while ensuring reliable transportation for students and school programs.
Key Responsibilities
Transportation Duties
- Safely operate school buses and other vehicles to transport students to and from school athletic events field trips and other activities
- Adhere to all local state and federal transportation regulations and safety standards
- Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any maintenance or safety concerns
- Maintain order and ensure student safety while on the bus
- Coordinate with the Transportation Manager and school staff regarding schedules and route changes
- Assist with loading and unloading of students and equipment as needed
Maintenance & Facilities Duties
- Perform general maintenance and repair work across campus including painting changing light bulbs and general facilities related tasks
- Support campus operations including event setup and breakdown furniture moving and room configurations
- Assist with carpool operations and other daily campus logistics
- Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance of facilities and equipment
- Replace light bulbs fixtures and perform basic electrical troubleshooting
- Maintain cleanliness of campus grounds including trash removal sweeping and general upkeep
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies
- Support snow and ice removal efforts during inclement weather
- Other duties as assigned
Regular work hours are Monday through Friday with weekends or extended hours for special events.
Landon offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package that includes health dental vision insurance; a retirement plan with a generous employer match; life and disability insurance; generous paid time off; opportunities for additional training and professional development; free lunch; and much more.
- Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- Clean driving record and ability to pass required background checks and drug screening
- Prior experience in general maintenance facilities or a related field preferred
- Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials on a regular basis
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English
- Strong work ethic reliability and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to work various shifts including mornings afternoons evenings and occasional weekends
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Discover our independent school for boys, grades 3-12, in Bethesda, MD, ranked one of the best private schools in the Washington DC area.