Salary: $10.50 HourlyLocation : Oberlin, OHJob Type: Seasonal/TemporaryJob Number: 202100065Department: PoliceOpening Date: 12/01/2023ClosingDate: ContinuousGeneral Statement of Duties The School Crossing Guard is responsible for performing a specific safety function, directly related to facilitating a safe passage to school for school-age children. The School Crossing Guard works independently, in the absence of direct supervision, to safely cross pedestrians at assigned intersections, before and after school.Crossing Guards have serious responsibilities. Oberlin parents are placing their trust and the care of their children into the hands of Crossing Guards every school day. The Crossing Guard shall be committed to the mission, vision and values of the City and demonstrate such through ethical conduct, community stewardship, individual initiative and responsive service. The Crossing Guard shall demonstrate leadership through effective communication and collaboration, proper use of team resources, progressive decision-making, personal accountability and responsibility.Primary Job Duties (Essential functions are identified by an * )General Duties*
- Safely escorting pedestrians at assigned intersections, across City streets, in an organized and patient manner, before and after school
- In the morning, the Crossing Guard must arrive at assigned post or crosswalk at least 30 minutes before the school session beginning and must stay 30 minutes after the start of school session to assist late students in crossing
- In the afternoon, the Crossing Guard must arrive at assigned post or crosswalk at least 20 minutes before the school session ends and must stay at assigned crosswalks for at least 40 minutes after the school session ends
- The position requires standing for an extended period of time while holding a stop sign in the air in a position visible to drivers
- Uses non-verbal signals to get and keep the attention of drivers and pedestrians
- Maintains control of pedestrians in crosswalks
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work
- Complies with all safety procedures, work rules, and regulations and directives established to prevent injury and\or to reduce hazards to themselves, fellow employees, municipal property, and the public
- Crossing Guards are usually hired initially into an alternate Crossing Guard position to work on call, if and until a permanent intersection assignment becomes available. The position is part-time, working from Oto 10 hours per week when school is in session
Unusual or Special Working Conditions:
- Responds to call-outs in times of emergency school closures.
- Required to work in severe weather conditions and possible hazardous traffic conditions.
- Dependability is in this position is vital.
- Applicants must be available from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Applicants must be able to respond and report for work within 20 minutes if called in to work an unscheduled assignment. Applicants must be able to work in an outdoor environment and in various weather conditions.
Minimum Qualifications Requires the applicant to be 18 years of age or older. Must be able to work with little supervision. This position requires working outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather. Experience working with children or in a position with public contact is highly desirable. An individual who poses a direct threat to himself/herself or others in the workplace will be deemed not qualified for this position. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of basic safety crossing techniques
- Knowledge of basic safety principles and practices
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with supervisor, co-workers, employees, City officials and the public
- Ability to investigate, analyze and effectively resolve problems and conflicts
- Ability to multi-task and perform with evolving priorities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues with discretion/sound judgment
N/A01 Are you related to any current City of Oberlin employee or elected official?
02 If you are related to a current employee or elected official, indicate the name(s) and relationship to you: 03 Have you ever been previously employed at the City of Oberlin?
04 If yes, when were you previously employed by the City of Oberlin and in what position? Required Question