- Crossing Guard Burlington
- City of Burlington, Vermont in Burlington, VT, United States
- jobs
- 4 weeks ago
jobs description
General Purpose
This position is responsible for safely crossing school age children at an appointed post before and after school.
Available shifts: 7:30am to 8:20am and/or 2:40pm to 3:20pm. You can work the morning, afternoon or both shifts.
Union Affiliation: Non-Union
Pay Grade: $20.00 Hourly
Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/month
Please note that t he City of Burlington will no longer utilize or accept applications via GovernmentJobs.com as of 11:59 pm on 11/17/2024. To apply for this position after that date, please visit www.burlingtonvt.gov/903/career-opportunities .
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.
Non-Essential Job Functions:
• Performs other duties as required.
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.
• Shifts are approximately 7:30am to 8:20am and 2:40pm to 3:20pm.
• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• 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 in all weather conditions.
• Ability to pass background checks.
• Ability to pass eye and hearing test.
• Familiarity with traffic control procedures preferred.
• 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.
• Familiarity with traffic control procedures preferred.
• 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, sex, 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 802-540-2505 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov .
Burlington VT United States