Tractor Operator (Field & Landscape Maintenance)

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command is seeking a Tractor Operator (Field & Landscape Maintenance) to support Morale Welfare and Recreation programs at Naval Support Activity, Regional Support Services. The role focuses on maintaining athletic facilities and preparing fields for events.

You will operate tractors, mowers and related equipment, perform minor maintenance, and assist with supply transport and facility upkeep. This is a physically demanding, outdoor position with varied tasks.

Qualifications

• This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Operates tractors, mowers and other motorized equipment used outdoors for ball field preparation or general facility titivation.
• Maintains athletic facilities including flower beds, ball fields, courts and jogging trails.
• Prepares and maintains athletic fields by clearing, cutting grass, edging, weeding, raking and minor repairs.
• Lines athletic fields, places bases, secures windscreens, installs goals, moves bleachers and repairs as needed.
• Operates equipment such as pressure washers, tractors, mowers, edgers and weed-eaters.
• Cleans and maintains athletic flooring surfaces, walls, windows, lights, restrooms and locker rooms.
• Assists in loading/unloading of trucks and transports supplies to storage areas.
• Performs interior painting and other light maintenance to keep facilities clean and safe.

Job description

Tractor Operator (Field & Landscape Maintenance)

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command

This position is located in the Naval Support Activity, Regional Support Services Program, Morale Welfare and Recreation, Fitness and Sports Division. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of manual labor tasks in support of the sports programs and activities.

Key Responsibilities

Operates tractors, mowers and other motorized equipment used outdoors for ball field preparation or general facility titivation. Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance for all athletic facilities (flower beds, ball fields, tennis, racquetball, squash and basketball courts, jogging trails, tracks, etc.), keeping abreast of athletic schedules to ensure preparations are made for each event.

Prepares and maintains athletic fields for their respective seasons by clearing, landscaping, cutting grass, edging, weeding, raking, etc., and repairing as needed. Lines athletic fields, places bases, secures windscreens, installs goals and goal posts, moves bleachers, and repairs as needed or directed. Operates equipment such as pressure washers, tractors, mowers, edgers, weed-eaters and etc.

Sweeps, mops, washes and waxes/buffs athletic flooring surfaces using automatic waxing/buffer machines, mops and brooms. Washes walls, windows, blinds and other surfaces and replaces light bulbs as needed using ladders or scaffolding to reach higher areas. Maintains restrooms and locker rooms ensuring they are clean, orderly and sanitary by cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing lavatories, urinals and toilet bowls. Replenishes bathroom tissues, hand towels and soaps.

Assembles, dismantles, repairs and maintains various recreational equipment, removing and replacing any worn or damaged parts using a variety of hand tools and materials. Obtains and/or delivers supplies and equipment to the warehouse. Assists in unloading and loading of trucks. Opens, unpacks and removes content of cartons or crates and stores in assigned locations.

May perform a variety of other duties, which includes minor maintenance (maintaining, cleaning, repairing, painting, and etc.) to assure an optimum state of cleanliness within the athletic facilities. Typical assignments consist of interior painting using brushes and rollers. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $21.03 – $21.03/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.