Ground maintenance

The Crew Leader will be responsible for keeping logs and records to monitor various equipment maintenance and activities.

The incumbent will manage the maintenance of grounds and landscaping and perform and supervises the daily maintenance of equipment.

Supervises emergency response.

Norfolk's department of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies.

This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.

Departmental Hiring Starting Salary Range : $40,362 - $42,380

Essential functions include but are not limited

• Performs all aspects of bed maintenance to include chemical spraying, mulching, hedge and shrub trimming, tree pruning, mowing, weed trimming, and edging.
• Supervises ground maintenance activities by scheduling, training and assigning duties, taking service requests, completing time sheets, keeping work records and logs, conducting performance evaluations and conducting daily team meetings.
• Supervises and trains employees ant temporary workers.
• Job plans and projects future maintenance requirements.
• Supervises emergency response.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines.

Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.

One years' experience in groundskeeper and supervisory or lead experience.

Preferred Certifications and / or Licenses : Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Pesticide Applications Certificate 3A & 3B.

Commercial Class B Driver's License

Work Location : 2839 Dana Street, Norfolk, VA 23509

Work Hours : M-F 6 : 30 am - 3 : 00 pm, work hours are subject to change, may be subject to work weekend as needed

Signing Bonus : This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for applications received on or after February 22, 2022.

The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments : $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period.

To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.

Last updated : 2024-05-13