Grounds Crew Leader

FHLB Des Moines; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2023 Health benefits

Hybrid/employee retirement options

Life Insurance

Job summary

Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is seeking a Grounds Crew Leader to coordinate, supervise, and train staff in landscape construction, turf maintenance, and related duties across city sites. You will manage safety, records, and material deliveries.

The role is full time, outdoors in all weather, requires a valid driver’s license and pre-employment physical, and favors supervisory experience, horticultural knowledge, and experience with concrete/asphalt repairs.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED plus two (2) years’ experience, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, in landscape maintenance, beautification, park or public lands construction and maintenance; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, supervise and train assigned personnel in landscape activities (construction, patches, repairs, removal, installation).
• Maintain turf, litter collection, chemical application, and playground maintenance at multiple sites.
• Document inspections, orders, and scheduling; manage tools and equipment; ensure safety standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Landscape maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Chemical application

Work order systems

Tools

Computerized work orders

Job description

Job Posting End Date:September 24, 2026Department:PARKS AND RECREATIONCompensation Grade:G18Compensation Range & Starting Salary:Pay Range: $40,726.40 - $63,481.60Starting Salary - Minimum of the Pay Range.Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):NoScheduled Weekly Hours:40About Us:At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:Our CommitmentWork with the best – work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents – regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.Job DutiesAs a GROUNDS CREW LEADER you will:Individual will effectively coordinate, supervise and train assigned personnel in and during the performance of landscape activities including but not limited to landscape construction, concrete and asphalt patches, repairs, removals, and installs from scratch. Turf maintenance, litter collection, chemical application and playground installation, maintenance and repair at various school and municipal sites.Individual will maintain and document concrete and asphalt inspections, material orders, scheduling deliveries of materials to the jobs.Maintain Hansen entries.Prepare employee appraisal reports and daily work reports.Ensure the proper application of required safety standards and proper operation and maintenance of relative equipment.Interpret and enforce rules, regulations and policies.Tactfully, promptly and effectively respond to citizen concerns.Prepare written reports, maintain efficient records and inventories, assigned tools and equipment. Assist as needed in the daily performance of assignments.Provide special event support as needed.Work is performed outside in all weather conditions including temperature extremes.Work schedules may be adjusted seasonally.Selected candidates must furnish and wear steel-toed safety boots.Selected candidates must have a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina.Driver’s License (a learner permit is not a valid driver’s license), pass a pre-employment physical and have a satisfactory background check.As a condition of employment, all employees must attend P&R Connection (Department Orientation). If selected for the position, you will be provided with an approximate training date at the time of hire. Training is held from 8:30am-5:00pm, every other Friday, at the Parks & Recreation Administration Building. When an exemption is permittable, a hybrid version of the training is available, but will require training attendance on a weekend.(Full Time)The PerksEmployees who are new to the Virginia Retirement System are eligible for:Annual Leave and Sick LeaveMedical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription CoverageLegal and Identity Theft ProtectionVirginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life InsuranceCommonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV457)Basic Life InsuranceOptional Life InsuranceWellness ProgramsEmployee Assistance Program / Work-Life ServicesPaid Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care LeaveAdditional requirements:• DMV Transcript: Yes• CDL: No• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No• CPS Check: No• Physical: Yes• Respirator: No• Psychological Screening: No• Polygraph: No• At Will: NoPreferencesIn addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience listed in the preferences below. Candidates with the preferred experience should ensure the information is provided in the application.* Two (2) years experience in concrete and asphalt repairs, removals, and installs.* Two (2) years experience supervising employees engaged in landscape and/or grounds maintenance & park operations related duties* Two (2) years experience in landscape equipment operation* Experience in grounds maintenance activities and demonstrated knowledge of horticultural practices* Chemical application experience* Experience using computer based work order management systems and/or reservation/registration software* Experience in athletic field preparation and maintenance* Valid Virginia Pesticide Applicators Certificate* Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License* Valid VDOT Basic Work Zone Traffic Control Training and Flag Certification* Experience in work zone safety* Experience coordinating multiple job assignments* Knowledge of proper personal protective equipmentSpecial Instructions:Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.Your responses to any \"Supplemental Questions\", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.You will not be able to access the details of this job ad once the closing date has passed. If you would like to retain this information, please take a screen shot or print using your browser's printing capability.Minimum Requirements:Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED plus two (2) years’ experience, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, in landscape maintenance, beautification, park or public lands construction and maintenance; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a current and valid driver’s license. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination. Successful completion of pre-employment physical. May require a Commercial driver’s license and/or pesticide certification.Skills:Working Conditions:Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/P1164.pdfOfficial Job Descriptions:To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=EVRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.