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First Student

Monitor/Aide

Benton Harbor, MI · On-site

$15.75/hr

Now Hiring Monitor/Aide in Benton Harbor, MI! At First Student, our Monitors/Aides are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The Monitor/Aide is ...

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Torque Monitor

Lake Orion, MI · On-site

TORQUE MONITOR JOB SUMMARY: Torque monitor position is responsible for control of monitoring, measuring and documenting manufacturing torque tools, to ensure that equipment is suitable for its ...

Edward Rose & Sons

Pool Monitor

Waterford, MI · On-site

$15.21/hr

We are currently looking for a Pool Monitor to join our on-site community team to help support a positive experience for our residents. What are the responsibilities of a Pool Monitor? * Keep ...

Edward Rose & Sons

Pool Monitor

Springfield, MI · On-site

$15.21/hr

Brookside Apartments is currently looking for a Pool Monitor to join our on-site community team to help support a positive experience for our residents. What are the responsibilities of a Pool ...

Edward Rose & Sons

Pool Monitor

Springfield, MI · On-site

$15.21/hr

Monitoring activities and enforcing rules in the swimming and sundeck areas to prevent accidents, and provide a safe environment to residents * Reporting any broken equipment * Checking resident ...

Avancez Assembly

Torque Monitor

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

TORQUE MONITOR JOB SUMMARY: Torque monitor position is responsible for control of monitoring, measuring and documenting manufacturing torque tools, to ensure that equipment is suitable for its ...

McKinley Companies LLC

Gate Monitor

Taylor, MI · On-site

$15/hr

As a Gate Monitor you will regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic at the apartment community entrance to maintain orderly flow. Additionally, you will be responsible for monitoring gated apartment ...

McKinley Companies LLC

Gate Monitor

Taylor, MI · On-site

$15/hr

As a Gate Monitor you will regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic at the apartment community entrance to maintain orderly flow. Additionally, you will be responsible for monitoring gated apartment ...

Edward Rose & Sons

Pool Monitor

Portage, MI · On-site

$15.21/hr

We are currently looking for a Pool Monitor to join our on-site community team to help support a positive experience for our residents. What are the responsibilities of a Pool Monitor? * Keep ...

Avancez Assembly

Torque Monitor

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

TORQUE MONITOR JOB SUMMARY: Torque monitor position is responsible for control of monitoring, measuring and documenting manufacturing torque tools, to ensure that equipment is suitable for its ...

Bay Mills Indian Community

Surveillance Monitor

Brimley, MI · On-site

$19.75 - $24.25/hr

Under the supervision of the Surveillance Supervisor, the Surveillance Monitor is responsible for monitoring, reviewing and reporting all incidents within the Bay Mills Resort and Casinos and other ...

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Pool Monitor

Ypsilanti, MI · On-site

$14.50 - $19/hr

POOL MONITOR Reports To: Community Manager Position Overview: As a community with families and children, it will be up to you to ensure that the pool area is safe and secure and that the residents ...

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Pool Monitor

Lansing, MI · On-site

$14.25 - $18.75/hr

POOL MONITOR Reports To: Community Manager Position Overview: As a community with families and children, it will be up to you to ensure that the pool area is safe and secure and that the residents ...

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Pool Monitor

Novi, MI · On-site

$15 - $19.75/hr

POOL MONITOR Reports To: Community Manager Position Overview: As a community with families and children, it will be up to you to ensure that the pool area is safe and secure and that the residents ...

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Pool Monitor

Lansing, MI · On-site

POOL MONITOR Reports To: Community Manager Position Overview: As a community with families and children, it will be up to you to ensure that the pool area is safe and secure and that the residents ...

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How much do monitor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for monitor in Michigan is $13.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.79 and $15.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are 'Monitors' in the workplace?

Monitors are individuals responsible for overseeing specific activities, environments, or groups to ensure safety, compliance, or proper behavior. Their duties may include supervising students, maintaining order in public spaces, or observing processes to report any issues. Monitors often work in schools, public facilities, or corporate settings, and their role can vary depending on the organization's needs. They play a crucial part in supporting a safe and productive environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Monitor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Monitor, you generally need strong observational skills, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent educational background. Familiarity with surveillance equipment, basic computer systems, and incident reporting software is often required. Reliability, integrity, and effective communication are essential soft skills for ensuring compliance and managing situations calmly. These skills are crucial for maintaining safety, enforcing rules, and accurately documenting incidents in various monitoring environments.

What are some common challenges that Monitors face when maintaining order and ensuring compliance in educational or organizational settings?

Monitors often face the challenge of balancing authority with approachability, as they need to enforce rules while maintaining positive relationships with those they oversee. Managing conflicts diplomatically and dealing with non-compliance can also be difficult, especially in diverse environments where expectations may vary. Additionally, Monitors must remain vigilant and attentive for extended periods, which requires strong focus and consistency. Effective communication and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential to successfully navigate these challenges.

What is the difference between Monitor vs Security Guard?

AspectMonitorSecurity Guard
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; training in surveillance and security proceduresHigh school diploma or equivalent; security license or certification often required
Work EnvironmentMonitoring surveillance systems, CCTV, alarms in various settings like malls, officesPatrolling premises, checking IDs, responding to incidents in public or private properties
Employer & Industry UsageBusinesses, security companies, government facilitiesPrivate security firms, retail stores, event venues, corporate buildings

Both monitors and security guards play vital roles in security, but monitors primarily oversee surveillance systems and detect issues remotely, while security guards provide physical presence and respond directly to incidents. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or security service.

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Infographic showing various Monitor job openings in Michigan as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 6% Temporary, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $29,031 per year, or $14 per hour.
Monitor/Aide

Monitor/Aide

First Student

Benton Harbor, MI • On-site

$15.75/hr

Part-time

Posted 22 days ago

First Student rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 312 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 73 rated education support services

Job description

Now Hiring Monitor/Aide in Benton Harbor, MI!


At First Student, our Monitors/Aides are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The Monitor/Aide is responsible for providing operational oversight, day-to-day management, and assists drivers in safe operation of routes.


At First Student, we are proud to offer:
•$15.75/HR

Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
• Positive and rewarding work environment


Monitor/Aide Responsibilities:
• Knows the route and remains alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while in route
• Communicates behavior problems and conditions of various stops with the driver
• Assists in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus
• Assists students in the loading and unloading process
• Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, students, and parents
• Attends all safety and training meetings
• Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including use of exiting by emergency door
• Opens and closes service doors and moves up and down steps multiple times daily
• Cleans the inside of the bus
• Assists driver when necessary to safely direct the vehicle backwards


Monitor/Aide Required Experience and Skills:
• Good verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Early morning availability
• Judgement/problem solving skills
• Ability to manage high degrees of stress


First Student's commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment you'll love. As a huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, you'll also enjoy security, a brilliant future, and excellent training.


Apply today to join our team!


First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.


In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

Company Description

About us
An industry leader famous for our yellow school buses and service and safety excellence, we’ve provided student transportation services to schools for over 100 years. Continually investing in the services of the future, we’re proud to be part of FirstGroup America – the largest provider of safe, reliable and sustainable surface passenger transportation services in North America.
Industry leader
We safely operate more than one third of all contracted school buses in North America.
Together our 50,000 school buses travel nearly 600 million miles per year — the equivalent of 1,200 round trips to the moon.
We operate in around 550 locations throughout 38 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces.
Innovation
We were the first school bus company to utilize global positioning systems (GPS), so at any one time we know where all of our buses are and how fast they’re travelling.
Passionate about safety, we’ve installed Safety Crossing Gates on the front of all of our school buses and use the Child Check-MateTM electronic reminder system to make sure no sleeping children remain inside a bus at the end of each route.
Awards & recognition
We won the Occupational Excellence Achievement Award from the National Safety Council two years in a row.
Dedicated to safety, FirstGroup received the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Green Cross for Safety Medal - the highest award for safety in North America.
Teamwork and trust
It takes a diverse team of skilled professionals to provide a safe, effective and efficient student transportation system. From our school bus drivers and location managers to routers, dispatchers and fleet technician mechanics, the work we do every day makes a big impact on the daily lives of students, parents, local communities and school district partners.
We’re very proud of our elite team of over 55,000 dedicated, caring and diverse professionals. And they are the #1 reason we’re trusted by over 1,400 school districts - more than any other provider. Everybody here plays their part in creating a positive school bus experience.
Our culture
We live and breathe our vision and values. They are embedded in our culture and drive our commitment to our customers and communities. Our culture fosters growth and promotes respect, reliability, responsibility and safety. And we recruit people who share these values and will work together to build strong and trusting partnerships in the communities we serve.
Safety – Although our safety record is twice as safe as the industry average, we continually seek out opportunities to enhance our operational and safety initiatives.
Learning – Through our learning culture that spans over 550 locations, we receive and share insight from our people to enhance our service now and in the future.
Making a difference - By doing our job well, we make a positive impact on many lives – including the millions of students who travel with us every school day.
Careers for all – We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Employer of Choice.
By consistently encouraging and supporting an open dialogue with our people and partners, we’re able to share new ideas and develop new ways to meet the needs of our customers and passengers. At First Student, you’ll feel empowered to serve your community. So join the team and start to make a difference.

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