Crossing Guard

Crossing Guard Position

This position is responsible for safely crossing school age children at an appointed post before and after school. Union Affiliation: Non-Union Pay Grade: $20.00 Hourly, $40 Daily Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week

Essential Job Functions

• Safely escort children across the street at appointed intersections in the City of Burlington using the crosswalks.
• Guide pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.
• Act as "Ambassador" for the City, carrying out work and interacting with co-workers and the public in a respectful, professional manner.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Must be able to work 2 shifts a day. Approximately: 7:30am to 8:20am and 2:40pm to 3:20pm.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Must wear Crossing Guard Traffic safety vest.
• Ability to use a hand held 18"x18" Stop sign to stop traffic.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to pass background checks.
• Ability to pass eye and hearing test.
• Ability to interact with co-workers and the general public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to create and maintain an environment that embraces the 6 operating principles; Customer Service, Fiscal Responsibility, Good Labor Relations, Employee Empowerment, Cooperation and Constant Improvement.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior at all times.
• Must be a flexible team player that takes direction well, is safety conscious, customer-oriented.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance while engaging in field work, by refraining from any use of profanity, inappropriate language, or inappropriate behavior required.
• Ability to obtain appropriate certification of completion for all classes and trainings.
• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.

Additional Information

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity. The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services. In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply. Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website. For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.