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Job description
Crossing Guard/Substitute Crossing GuardThe City of Pico Rivera strives to support and enhance a high quality of life for the residents, businesses and visitors by providing well planned, environmentally sensitive, cost-effective infrastructure and services to promote public health, personal safety and transportation. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for residents through responsive, efficient, and effective delivery of services to every neighborhood and by reflecting a can-do attitude with our customers and stakeholders.The Parks and Recreation Department oversees Parks and Programs, REACH, Senior Services, Contract Classes, Media and Communications, Special Events, Transportation, and the Pico Rivera Golf Course. The amenities provided by the Parks and Recreation Department are enjoyed by thousands of people every year. The amenities include 100 acres of parks and open spaces, swimming pool, athletic fields, walking paths, Senior Center, and batting cages.Under direction of the Recreation Supervisor, the Crossing Guard/Substitute Crossing Guard may be assigned to posts throughout the City when schools are in session. Hours vary depending on post assignment. A Crossing Guard assists pedestrians to safely walk or bicycle to and from school when crossing public intersections. A Crossing Guard identifies gaps in traffic and leads children across the crosswalk. A Crossing Guard does not direct traffic.The ideal candidate will have the ability to perform the following essential task and duties:Assist children in crossing at designated crosswalks to ensure safe crossing to and from school.Must be able to identify hazardous conditions that compromise the safety of the children and report to supervisor accordingly.Interact and communicate effectively with community stakeholders including school personnel, parents, children and colleagues.Maintain cooperative working relationships with other crossing guards and with those contacted in the course of work.Ability to read, understand and apply safety rules and regulations established.Other related duties as required.Additionally, candidates in this position are required to:Wear agency uniform and must utilize high visibility vest and approved STOP sign paddle at all times while on duty.Lift and control a STOP sign paddle repeatedly.Stand and walk for extended periods of time.Safely step on and off street curbs.Demonstrate good judgment and follow instructions while providing for the safety of pedestrians.Work outside in seasonal weather conditions.Be punctual and report to work on assigned work days.Be available to fill a vacancy on short notice, as needed.Knowledge and Abilities:Ability to communicate with and supervise children;Read, speak, write and understand the English language;Follow instructions and demonstrate good common sense;Interact effectively with general public including parents and school personnel.The applicant must possess dependable means of transportation to get to and from work sites, and must be available to fill a vacancy on short notice, as needed.Candidate(s) selected must have the means to receive telephone calls and messages. Must successfully complete the California School Crossing Guard Four Part Training Course and Test.Education and Experience:Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.Graduation from high school is desired.Prior paid or volunteer experience with children is desired.Bilingual in Spanish is desired.Physical, Mental and Environmental Working Conditions: The position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more is also required. Acute hearing is also required in providing customer service to public and/or assistance in facility, classroom, or outdoors. Will also be working in outdoor area and may be exposed to loud noises and extreme weather conditions.Must possess (within 30 days of hire) and maintain throughout the course of employment, certification in Infant/Child/Adult CPR, Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and Community First Aid and Safety from a nationally accredited organization, such as the American Heart Association (AHA), the American Red Cross (ARC) and the Health and Safety Institute (HSI). (Online certifications will be accepted; skills test / hands-on training must be completed after online portion)Veteran's credit will amount to 10 points to be added to the interview score. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application materials in order to be eligible for veteran's credit. Veterans who wish to utilize this credit must have served on a full-time basis (not reserve or auxiliary) in the armed forces for a minimum of six months (180 days).Recruitment will remain open until a sufficient amount of applications have been received and may close without prior notice. Selection of candidates will be on a first come, first served basis. As employment applications are received, they will be immediately reviewed.
Worksite address
pico rivera, CA, 90660, US
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