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Town of Lexington lists this Crossing Guard (PDF) opportunity in lexington, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Employment Opportunity
Town of Lexington
We are currently accepting applications for the part-time position of:
Crossing Guard
Lexington Police Department
Hourly Rate: $30.88
Responsibilities
* Crossing Guards shall not direct traffic in the traditional sense but should assist
with pedestrians crossing and vehicles exiting or entering the school property.
* Ensure the safety of children crossing the street on their way to and from school.
* Act as a visible reminder to drivers to slow down and be cautious in school zones.
* Help maintain a safe environment for pedestrians
* Set a positive example of safe pedestrian behavior for children and other members of
the community.
Requirements
* Must be able to stand for long periods of time in a variety of weather conditions
* Must be punctual; the safety of children coming to and from school depends on
your being in your assigned location on time
* Ability to independently move between work sites, including unexpected
reassignments
* Commitment to safety
* Genuine love for helping people
Duties
* Monday through Friday (Maximum 7.5 hours per week)
* Hours are based on school academic calendar. When school is not in session, no hours
will be available
* Two 45-minute shifts; one in the morning and another in the afternoon
* Specific shift times dependent on assigned location
* Morning start times range from 7:30 a.m. to 8:20 a.m.
* Afternoon start times range from 2:25 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
* Opportunity for summer work
Benefits
* Uniform provided (Stop sign, safety vest, white gloves)
* Five sick days at the start of every school year (Carry over up to 25 days)
* Three personal days at the start of every school year (Must use by end of academic year)
*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as
defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job
functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be
determined by management on a case-by-case basis.
Application Process
All applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available on the Town's website,
by emailing , calling , or visiting the Human Resources
Department.
Resumes may be attached to the application form as additional information but cannot
serve as a substitute for completing the required application form.
If you have any questions, or need help accessing digital application materials, contact
Traffic Bureau Supervisor, Annmarie Kelleher at .
Applicants may be asked to participate in one or more in person interviews.
The Town reserves the right to modify the application deadline, and/or accept
applications after the deadline, to best serve the interest of the community.
*A Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) screening is required. *
Questions regarding this hiring process should be addressed to the:
Human Resources Department, Town of Lexington
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420
Who can apply
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