Bus Driver & Custodian - St. Thomas Aquinas

WHY WORK WITH THE CISVA - Work in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment - Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental - Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River, close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer - If you live outside of the Greater Vancouver Area, learn more about claiming moving expenses on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website. ABOUT In line with St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary ’s school motto, "Direct Me in Your Truth”, our school focuses on providing our students with the tools to lead productive moral lives. We purposely focus on educating the “whole person”: academically, spiritually, physically, emotionally, and socially. Our school has a Catholic atmosphere, centered in the Gospel Message of Love. This Catholic atmosphere inspires a deeper understanding of our Catholic heritage, instills a spirit of service, respects the dignity of the individual, and promotes involvement in parish life for students, staff, and parents. Our school is in the beautiful and scenic city of North Vancouver, near a myriad of shops, art galleries, dining, parks, hiking trails, and the bustling Lonsdale Quay Market. Other popular sites and attractions in the North Shore include Deep Cove, St. Mark’s Summit, Quarry Rock, and the Grouse Grind. BUS DRIVER Duties include: 1. Drives a bus in order to transport students from designated pick-up and delivery locations, both routine and special (e.g. field trips, sporting events, etc.) 2. Conduct daily inspections of the vehicle, prior to operation, to check the safety of basic mechanical features, as per departmental policy. Maintains vehicle's fluids such as fuel, engine oil, coolant, etc. at the correct level. 3. Explains to regular passengers basic safety items such as safe operation of windows; and the use/location of emergency exits, fire extinguishers and first aid kit. 4. Maintains order and adherence to safety rules among students during transport and when boarding and leaving bus, following School District and departmental regulations. 5. Sweeps the interior of the bus daily and ensures its general tidiness. 6. Bus washing as directed. 7. Report any mechanical problems as soon as possible to supervisor or designate. 8. Following departmental guidelines reports any incident/accident involving bus or students to the Transportation Supervisor as soon as possible. 9. Completes basic records and reports related to inspections, student behavior, etc. 10. Maintains professionalism, ethical behavior and confidentiality. 11. Performs other related duties as may reasonably be expected of a person in this position BUS DRIVER Requirements: - Secondary school graduation - Valid B.C. Class 2 driver’s license with a safe driving record; a driver’s abstract to be provided annually - Thorough knowledge of the rules of safe operation and safety precautions to be taken when driving and school buses - Sufficient physical strength to lift materials and equipment, ability to carry out safe working practices including the ability to use appropriate lifting and carrying techniques - Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers and supervisors - Ability to work cooperatively with others including both department and other STA staff - Ability to direct students, with authority and diplomacy and following departmental procedures, to ensure appropriate and safe behaviour Preferred Skills and Abilities: - Working knowledge of school district operations, policies and procedures - Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision - Previous related experience in driving large multi-passenger vehicles would be an asset - Previous experience working with groups of children would be an asset Special Requirements: Given the nature of the work, the bus driver shall not consume alcoholic beverages within 12 Hours prior to driving a bus. Violation could lead to dismissal. Further, the bus driver will ensure that any medication, drugs, etc. that may be taken will not impair driving ability. Consultation with a physician may be necessary for this. CUSTODIAL/MAINTENANCE Duties Include: 1. Clean all rooms daily, empty wastebaskets, pick up papers, wash desktops, etc. 2. Vacuum carpets for each classroom and front entrances of school. 3. Cleaning and sanitizing of lavatory equipment and sinks: clean/disinfect sinks, toilets, urinals and drinking fountains each day; Disinfect washroom floors daily. 4. Dry mop halls, gym and stairs. Wet mop halls, stairs, and classrooms when needed. 5. Replace paper towels/toilet paper/soap in washrooms and burnt out lights in the school. 6. Check and maintain lights at fire escapes and yard lights, replacing as needed. 7. General repairs - keep Supervisor informed of requirements. 8. Recycling: Collect and deposit cardboard, paper, juice containers and plastic