Groundskeeper Crew Leader

City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Norfolk seeks a Groundskeeper Crew Leader to supervise grounds maintenance and landscaping, keeping detailed logs for equipment use and coordinating emergency response. The role ensures parks and facilities remain safe, clean, and well-kept, with emphasis on efficient task execution.

The position requires at least one year of supervisory or lead experience, a valid Class B Driver's License, and CPR/First Aid certification within six months. Pesticide certifications 3A/3B are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in groundskeeper and supervisory or lead experience.
• CPR/First Aid Certification within six months of employment required.
• Commercial Class B Driver's License required.
• Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Applications Certificate 3A & 3B as preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all grounds and landscaping maintenance operations, ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• Maintains detailed logs and records for equipment use and servicing; coordinates emergency response.
• Supervises daily equipment maintenance and trains employees and temporary workers.
• Schedules, assigns duties, handles service requests, and conducts daily team meetings.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Groundskeeping

Leadership

Education

Less than high school or equivalent

Tools

Commercial Class B Driver's License

Job description

Norfolk, Virginia stands as America's most genuine and urban waterfront city. As the home to the world's largest naval station and the epicenter for business, arts, and culture in Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been recognized by numerous publications as an ideal place to live, work, enjoy, and raise a family. Employment with the City of Norfolk presents a unique opportunity to significantly impact the lives of others. With our dedication to competitive compensation and a robust retirement package, you can contribute positively to your community while also achieving personal success. Join a compassionate workplace that celebrates diversity, authenticity, and a shared commitment to enhancing the lives of our residents.

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.

The Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking a Groundskeeper Crew Leader to supervise ground maintenance activities. The Groundskeeper Crew Leader keeps logs and records to monitor various equipment maintenance and activities. The Groundskeeper Crew Leader manages the maintenance of grounds and landscaping, performs and supervises the daily maintenance of equipment, and supervises emergency response.

The incumbent oversees all grounds and landscaping maintenance operations, ensuring the property remains safe, clean, and well-kept. This role also directs and supports activities related to funeral services. Responsibilities include maintaining detailed logs and records for equipment use and servicing, supervising daily equipment maintenance, and coordinating emergency response efforts. The supervisor ensures that all tasks are performed efficiently, safely, and in alignment with organizational standards.

• Performs all aspects of bed maintenance to include chemical spraying, mulching, hedge and shrub trimming, tree pruning, mowing, weed trimming and edging.
• Supervises and trains employees and temporary workers.
• Job plans and projects future maintenance requirements.
• 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 emergency response.
• Performs other 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.

Required:

• One (1) year of experience in groundskeeper and supervisory or lead experience.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• CPR/First Aid Certification within six months of employment required.

• Commercial Class B Driver's License.
• Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Applications Certificate 3A & 3B.