School Crossing Guard

City of Gainesville; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Gainesville is hiring a Community Builder to support school crossing safety as a part-time seasonal crossing guard. You will help students cross streets safely, control traffic at crossings, and report concerns to a supervisor.

Requires high school graduation or equivalent, completion of required traffic control certifications within one year, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions during school sessions. Applicants must be able to stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work with children and manage safety.
• Knowledge of basic traffic rules and crossing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Place and remove crossing signs at designated points.
• Control vehicular traffic to assist students crossing safely.
• Ensure students comply with crossing rules.
• Report concerns to supervisor and attend shifts regularly.

Skills

Traffic control

Child safety

Public interaction

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department:

GG_Police: Police Specialty Units

Salary Range Minimum:

$15.00

Salary Range Maximum:

$25.75

Closing Date:

11/01/2026

Job Details:

This is work using safe gaps and, when necessary, creating safe gaps in vehicular traffic flow to help students cross streets safely.
This is part-time (less than 30 hours/week) seasonal work (while schools are in session).
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classifications by its emphasis on School Crossing Guard tasks.

Job Description:

NATURE OF WORK

This is work using safe gaps and, when necessary, creating safe gaps in vehicular traffic flow to help students cross streets.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

This is part-time (less than 40 hours/week) seasonal work (while schools are in session). Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory duties and from lower classes by its emphasis on School Crossing Guard tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Places school sentinel signs in roadway at designated points near school crossing and removes them before going off duty.
• Controls vehicular traffic at designated crossing to allow children to cross safely.
• Controls children using crossing to assure that they conform to traffic regulations.
• Reports to immediate supervisor those children who fail to cooperate.
• Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma preferred, some experience with children and or road safety, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Successful completion of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission’s (CJSTC) approved 8-hour Traffic Control Procedures program within one year of appointment.

Successful completion of the Federal Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) 8-hour School Crossing Guard certification within one year of appointment.

NOTES

Work requires performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.

Work requires performing tasks in and around heavy traffic.

SELECTION FACTORS

• Some knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
• Ability to stand for periods of two to three hours or otherwise react rapidly to any unexpected event while presenting an exemplary public image.
• Ability to work with and enlist the cooperation of children.
• Human Resources Department: Signed original on file in Human Resources/ 8-24-09
• Date
• ** This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.
• REVISION DATE: 12/1/94; 5/7/2002, 2/28/06, 8/20/2009

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at352-334-5077or TDD/TTY at352-334-2292.

Veterans’ Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also o** ff er great things like on-site fi tness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical sta **ff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.

Veterans’ Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at [e-mail] or by calling 352-334-5077.