Part Time School Crossing Guard

School Crossing Guard

The City of Germantown is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an alcohol/drug-free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.

City of Germantown public servants exist, first and foremost, to protect and enhance the quality of life of those we serve; every position on the Germantown team has a shared responsibility and accountability to fulfill this purpose. Through the constant alignment of individual actions, behaviors and performance with our organization's values system, Germantown public servants demonstrate a steadfast commitment to our greater mission of Excellence. Every day. The expectation for senior leaders is to model The Germantown Way at all times for those they influence and interact with daily.

Examples Of Duties

• Control vehicular traffic and pedestrians in school zones in such a manner that school children or other pedestrians are not endangered when crossing the street, driveway, or intersections.
• Coordinate and time the stopping of vehicular traffic in such a way as not to cause congestion.
• Caution and/or report drivers who violate school crossings or pedestrian right-of-ways.
• Regularly check and report any questionable safety hazards that exist at or near assigned school crossing zone.
• In assigned crossing zone, establish a cooperative and working relationship with the school staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and deal with the public and school age children in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Must possess a general knowledge of pedestrian traffic rules as well as common traffic rules provided by state and city ordinances
• Self-motivated to perform duties safely and to be punctual and productive at all times
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions including ability to distinguish colors and hear adequately with high levels of background noise
• Must be available to work morning and afternoon shifts.

Requirements

High School Graduate. Must be at least 18 years of age and successfully pass background check and employee physical. Must possess a valid driver's license. Background consent forms must be submitted. Applications that do not include the background consent form will not be considered. Working conditions: Duties are performed outside, working in all types of weather conditions. Requires standing for extended periods of time with intermittently bending, twisting and reaching.

Benefits

Part time employees are not eligible for a full benefits package, but may have limited wellness benefits.