Lead Grounds & Landscape Supervisor

Southern Arkansas University; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

VRS Hybrid Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation Plan

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care

Job summary

City of Virginia Beach is seeking a skilled supervisor to coordinate and lead landscape maintenance teams across outdoor municipal sites. You will oversee construction, patches, repairs, and installations, including turf, concrete, asphalt, and playground projects. The role involves safety compliance, equipment operation, and reporting.

The ideal candidate has experience in park operations, pesticide handling, and CDL; overtime and field work in varying weather are expected. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: high school diploma or GED with 2 years of landscape maintenance or related supervisory experience; valid driver’s license.
• Two years supervising employees in landscape/park operations; valid Virginia pesticide applicator certificate and Class A CDL preferred.
• Experience with work order systems and equipment operation; knowledge of safety standards and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, supervise and train staff in landscape construction, maintenance, and related tasks.
• Inspect concrete/asphalt work, schedule material deliveries, and prepare daily/work reports.
• Ensure safety standards, operate and maintain equipment, and respond to citizen concerns.
• Prepare reports, manage inventory, and provide special event support as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Landscape maintenance

Equipment operation

Chemical application

Pesticide certificate

CDL Class A

Work order software

Athletic field prep

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Work order management systems

Reservation software

Job description

City of Virginia Beach is seeking a skilled supervisor to coordinate and lead landscape maintenance teams across outdoor municipal sites. You will oversee construction, patches, repairs, and installations, including turf, concrete, asphalt, and playground projects. The role involves safety compliance, equipment operation, and reporting.

The ideal candidate has experience in park operations, pesticide handling, and CDL; overtime and field work in varying weather are expected. Training is provided.