Groundskeeper Crew Leader - Ocean View District

The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a Groundskeeper Crew Leader to join our landscaping crews. This position will work with our Parks and Forestry Operations to maintain 2700 acres of turf and landscape beds on a regular basis. Norfolk's Department of Parks & 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.
Departmental Starting Salary Range: $41,775 - $48,041
Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited:

• 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 activities related to funeral services by monitoring the performance of employees and conducting team meetings.
• Monitors equipment maintenance, packing of graves, gasoline issued, pesticide logs, completed work orders, inventory, personnel information and program effectiveness by keeping logs and records.
• Manages the maintenance of grounds and landscaping by seeding, fertilizing, spraying, mowing, trimming, installing sod, applying herbicides, preparing and planting flowers, shrub beds and trees, pulling weeds, watering plants, trimming trees and shrubs, raking leaves and picking up litter.
• Performs and supervises the daily maintenance of equipment by changing blades, lubricating equipment and performing minor repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Supervises emergency response by clearing streets, walkways, assisting emergency personnel and being on call to respond to emergencies.

Education/Experience

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.

One years' experience in groundskeeper and supervisory or lead experience.

Preferred License(s) and/or Certification(s):

• Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Applications Certificate 3A & 3B
• Commercial Class B Drivers License

Additional Information & Requirements

Work Location: 2839 Dana Street, Norfolk, VA 23509 Work Hours: Monday Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for applications received on or after February 22, 2022. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.