Salary: $15.50 – $18.84 Hourly
Location : Roseville
Job Type: Temporary 1000 HR
Job Number: 202300169
Department: Public Works
Division: PWD Alternative Transportation
Opening Date: 08/25/2023
Closing Date: 9/8/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: Temporary
Description
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the Temporary and Part-time position of Substitute School Crossing Guard in the Public Works Department. The School Crossing Guard is not assigned to a specific location but will supplement staffing for absences. The work schedule will be a split shift (1.5 – 2 hours in the AM and 1.5 – 2 hours in the PM) Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 am and 4 pm. Assignments can range from 2 hours shifts to multiple days. This position is limited to 25 hours per week for a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year. This position is for year-round employment.
DEFINITION
To perform duties related to escorting children across roadway intersections.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Escort children across designated intersections.
- Observe and report traffic violations.
- Promote and enforce safety procedures for pedestrians and bicyclists; survey designated area for potential hazards to the children’s health and welfare.
- Direct traffic in emergency situations.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Current traffic and safety rules.
- Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
- Principles and practices of safety management.
- Report writing techniques.
- Basic computer usage.
Ability to:
- On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules; walk and pick up cones or portable pedestrian signs; stand and wait for children to arrive;; use voice to tell children to cross the street and to promote safety; use eyes to watch for traffic; judge distances of cars; identify sounds including the arrival of children and/or vehicles; intermittently interpret policies and procedures, and explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with children.
- Intermittently, lift or carry weight of 15 pounds or less.
- Understand and translate City policies and practices into everyday working practices; make sound decisions with solid problem solving methods.
- Understand and carry out written and oral directions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
- Use a computer to report time worked.
- Deal tactfully with the public.
- Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training
- Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
- None required.
AND
Training:
- Education that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
License or Certificate
- Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Necessary Special Requirement
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Supplemental Information
The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the page.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be screened by the Human Resources Department for minimum qualifications. Qualifying applicants may be contacted by the Department to interview. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City’s benefits, visit our website Benefits currently include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
- Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
- Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
- Employee assistance plan
- Retirement savings plan
- Deferred compensation plan(s)
- Short-term and Long-term Disability employee paid plans
- Educational reimbursement
- Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
- Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
- Bilingual pay
- Longevity pay
GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the City’s temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.
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Will you accept part time work?
- Yes
- No
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Will you accept temporary work?
- Yes
- No
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This position requires all candidates to possess a California Driver’s License by date of appointment.
- Yes, I have, or will have, a California Driver’s License by date of appointment.
- No, I will not have a California Driver’s License by date of appointment.
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