Groundskeeper- Park & Municipal Grounds Maintenance

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chesapeake Virginia is seeking a Groundskeeper to join the Grounds Maintenance team. The successful candidate will help maintain parks, fields, recreation facilities, trails, and other outdoor areas to keep spaces safe, clean, and welcoming for residents.

Position includes assisting with events, operating lawn equipment, and providing excellent customer service. Work is generally Monday–Friday with some evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires sufficient instruction to perform duties or high school diploma/GED/HSE, depending on department.
• No prior experience required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining City parks, athletic fields, recreation facilities, trails, and outdoor spaces.
• Support event logistics and setup/breakdown of equipment and tents.
• Perform custodial duties and restock supplies; monitor safety hazards and report repairs.
• Submit work orders and maintain related records; follow written and verbal instructions.

Skills

Customer service

Outdoor work

Grounds maintenance

Education

HS diploma/GED/HSE

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Drug Screening: MARIJUANA

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver's license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 4

Department

Department PARKS, REC, & TOURISM

Division

Division PR&T MAINT/PARKS

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026114

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week 40

Work Schedule

General work schedule: Monday – Friday
Shift: 7:30am – 3:30pm
*Will include occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA - City wide recreational facilities

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement R - Routine

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE02

Pay Basis

Advertised Salary

$17.50 – $23.19 / per hour
Actual starting pay based on qualifications and experience

Job Description

Join the Parks, Recreation & Tourism team!

We’re looking for a motivated, dependable individual who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in creating safe, clean, and welcoming spaces for the community.

As part of our Grounds Maintenance team, you’ll help maintain and improve City parks, athletic fields, recreation facilities, trails, and other outdoor spaces. You’ll also assist with grounds repair and construction, special event logistics, and providing exceptional customer service.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides exceptional internal and external customer service to a diverse population. Responds to service requests and inquiries, as directed by the supervisor, while meeting the expectations of the City’s Customer Service and CARES Initiative.
• Operates a variety of lawn and garden equipment, tractors, City vehicles, and common hand and power tools.
• Maintains landscaping, grounds, sidewalks, fixtures, fences, playgrounds, shorelines, athletic fields, and parking lots surrounding City facilities.
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled work involving the repair, maintenance, and care of grounds, trails, trees, equipment, irrigation systems, recreation facilities, and related structures.
• Provides logistical support for City-sponsored functions and special events, including the setup and breakdown of tents, fencing, barricades, and other event equipment.
• Performs custodial duties, including cleaning bathrooms and floors and restocking necessary supplies.
• Monitors and inspects assigned areas for safety hazards and performs or reports necessary repairs.
• Submits work order requests and maintains related forms and records.
• Assists with completing, organizing, and maintaining routine forms, documents, and other departmental records.
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The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

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Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :
Requires sufficient instruction to perform duties or high school diploma/ GED / HSE , depending on department.

EXPERIENCE
None Required

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with theCity Driving Standards. Ability to obtain a pesticide certification within 6 months of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT :
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. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous customer service experience.

Previous work experience in landscaping, and/or facility operations and equipment. Knowledgeable of methods, tools and equipment used in the repair and general maintenance of grounds and facilities.

Understands and follows written and oral instructions, document necessary information for completion of work orders, event schedules, material expenditures and other related documentation.

Possession of, or ability to obtain Pesticide Applicators Certification within the probation period.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/03/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 09/17/2026

Open Continuous No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Drug Screening: MARIJUANA

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands H=Heavy - Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs constantly.

Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing
Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting
Sitting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Walking
Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting
Lifting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount
Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Carrying
Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight
Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling
Pushing/Pulling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Pushing/Pulling Weight
Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Reaching
Reaching Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Handling
Handling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity
Fine Dexterity Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Kneeling
Kneeling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Crouching
Crouching Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Crawling
Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Bending
Bending Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Twisting
Twisting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Climbing
Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Balancing
Balancing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Vision
Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing
Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking
Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Foot Controls
Foot Controls Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Various types of lawn maintenance equipment and tools including lawn mowers (riding and push), weed eaters, spray tanks, hand and power tools, chain and hand saws, tractors, front end loaders, grading equipment, large and small vehicles, phone, voice radio, measuring devices, fencing, barricades, tents, and various types of recreational equipment.

Protective Equipment Required
All PPE Required for equipment in use, hearing and eye protection, steal toe work boots.

Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards
Mechanical Hazards D = Daily

Chemical Hazards
Chemical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week

Electrical Hazards
Electrical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week

Fire Hazards
Fire Hazards S = Seasonally

Explosives
Explosives S = Seasonally

Communicable Diseases
Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally

Physical Danger or Abuse
Physical Danger or Abuse S = Seasonally

Other
If Other, Description

Dirt and Dust
Dirt and Dust D = Daily

Extreme Temperatures
Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally

Noise and Vibration
Noise and Vibration D = Daily

Fumes and Odors
Fumes and Odors W = Several Times Per Week

Wetness/Humidity
Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally

Darkness or Poor Lighting
Darkness or Poor Lighting S = Seasonally

Primary Work Location
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures
Time Pressures Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations
Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Frequent Change of Tasks
Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work
Tedious or Exacting Work Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment
Noisy/Distracting Environment Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Other
If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

Incumbent must be able to work independently

Professional References

Professional References Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0

Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * This position requires the ability to obtain a pesticide certification within six months of employment. Will you be able to satisfy this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City’s Driving Standards? Please review position requirements for details.
  • Yes
  • No