Cape Elizabeth is searching for qualified candidates to fill several public- service positions.

The town has immediate needs for at least a couple substitute school nurses, a school crossing guard and at least three camera operators to tape town council, planning board, zoning board, school board and other public meetings.

“Right now, we have no guarantee any given meeting will be available for broadcast,” said Town Manager Michael McGovern.

McGovern said Ryan Cook had done the taping for the last four or five years while also maintaining a full-time job. Since he left in early July, Jason Lund of the Cape Elizabeth Technology Department, located in the basement of Town Hall, has been helping to ensure meetings get taped, said McGovern.

“I think we need three individuals for taping,” said McGovern, which would provide back-ups if needed. The town cannot hire high school students because it would violate labor laws if the meetings run late, he said.

McGovern said the town pays about $10 per hour for camera operators and will train for the position. He said the town had previously run an ad for the position, but received no applicants. Interested individuals can call town hall or download an application from the town Web site, www.capeelizabeth.com.

The Cape Elizabeth schools are looking for substitute nurses to be available in case one of the two regular school nurses is unable to make it to school.

“We used to have a couple registered nurses who were not working, but staying at home with their kids and were willing to help out,” said Mary Bruns, administrative assistant for the superintendent’s office. She said one of them moved away and the other took a full-time job.

The substitute position is paid at the same rate as a substitute teacher – $75 per day, said Bruns.

The Cape schools currently have two nurses for the three schools. Paula Harris is the Pond Cove Elementary and high school nurse; Julie Tselikis is the nurse at the middle school as well as a certified guidance counselor there. Qualified nurses with interested should contact the superintendent’s office.

The town is also searching for a crossing guard. Elmer Murray is looking to step down from the job, which he has been performing for three years, said Cape Elizabeth Police Chief Neil Williams.

The town supports two crossing-guard positions. Richard Gilman has been serving in the second position for about four years, said Williams. Murray agreed to continue in his position until a replacement is found, said Williams.

The job is seasonal with the school year and is paid $11 per “event.” An event happens twice a day, in the morning and afternoon for about one hour, said Williams.

The town has placed ads for the job, but has only received one phone call as of Monday. People interested in the position can call the police department and speak with either Williams or Capt. Brent Sinclair. Applications are available on the town Web site.