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The Borough of Somerville is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

SEASONAL POOL MANAGERS
Department: Recreation
To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to kgerndt@somerville.nj.org.

Qualifications Include: 

• Possession of, or willing to obtain, a Pool Operator Certification and Pool Directors Certification
• CPR and 1st Aid Certification preferred
• Ability to work on weekends and evenings
• Ability to oversee and manage all aspects of operations, including inventory and reporting

Duties Include:

• Supervising personnel
• Maintaining records and data, pool chemistry
• Scheduling and implementing policies
  
  

SEASONAL LIFEGUARDS
Department: Recreation
To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to kgerndt@somerville.nj.org.

Qualifications Include: 

• Hold a current lifeguard, CPR and 1st Aid Certification recognized by the State of New Jersey
• Be able to work on weekends and evenings
• Be at least 15 years of age and required to pass a background check if over the age of 18.

Duties Include:

• Opening and closing responsibilities
• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the water
• Provide emergency care and treatment, as required, until the arrival of emergency
  medical services
• Act quickly and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency
• Present professional and appropriate appearance and attitude at all times and
  maintain a high standard of customer service. Must wear proper staff attire.
  
  

SEASONAL LABORER (TEMPORARY) – FT & PT -TRAINING PROVIDED
Department: Public Works
To Apply: Borough of Somerville Employment Application

Description: This position reports to a supervisor and would regularly work with other personnel. This position includes routine unskilled manual work performing maintenance on public property. Working conditions include outdoor work performed in weather conditions in which the incumbent may be exposed to adverse weather conditions. Indoor work is usually performed under shop conditions in which the incumbent may be subject to some discomfort such as noise, etc.

Qualifications: Candidates for this position must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, and a valid NJ Driver’s License. The incumbent should possess the ability to learn job tasks through on-the-job training with the ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions, while being able to perform assigned work tasks in a timely fashion, without direct supervision constantly available. Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.

Duties Include:

• Perform manual tasks in connection with the maintenance, care, upkeep, repair, marking, and beautification of highways, streets, parking lots and other Borough property such as cutting grass, and grading and rolling of asphalt, gravel, stone and any other material; cleaning, repairing and installation of culverts, catch basins drains and ditches; patching, paving and repair of highways, streets, sidewalks and other Borough property; and general cleaning of roads.
• Sweeps sidewalks and roads; rakes and mows lawns; pick up and haul debris
• Cleans and washes, in connection with the maintenance and operation of the Department of Public Works and related buildings.
• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; empty/clean cigarette urns
• Replace light bulbs. Wash walls and equipment.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis.

Other Employment Opportunities

To see all employment opportunities, visit www.somervillenj.org/employment.