Groundskeeper-Trail Maintenance in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources
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City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Job Description
Working Title of Vacant PositionGroundskeeper-Trail Maintenance
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 4
Department: PARKS, REC, & TOURISM
Division: PR&T MUNI GROUNDS MAINT
Requisition Number: 2026336
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. 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. | Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
#Groundskeeper
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 07/13/2026
Job Close Date: 07/27/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 4
Department: PARKS, REC, & TOURISM
Division: PR&T MUNI GROUNDS MAINT
Requisition Number: 2026336
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. 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. | Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:
Starting Pay: $17.51 per hour
- Actual starting rate depends on education and relevant experience.
Job Description:
Parks, Recreation and Tourism is seeking a motivated, outgoing individual that enjoys working outside and can provide exemplary customer service.
Grounds Maintenance team promotes and improves the appearance and safety of the City’s outdoor areas including trails, parks, recreation and municipal facilities, landscaping, athletic fields, open space, and various other outdoor sites within the City. This position will assist with Trail maintenance, landscaping, mowing, tree work and repair and construction of facility grounds, in addition to supporting city-wide special event logistics.
Overall primary tasks include but are not limited to:
Grounds Maintenance team promotes and improves the appearance and safety of the City’s outdoor areas including trails, parks, recreation and municipal facilities, landscaping, athletic fields, open space, and various other outdoor sites within the City. This position will assist with Trail maintenance, landscaping, mowing, tree work and repair and construction of facility grounds, in addition to supporting city-wide special event logistics.
Overall primary tasks include but are not limited to:
- Provides exceptional internal and external customer service to a diverse population; responds to requests for services and inquires, as directed by supervisor that meets the expectations of the City’s Customer Service and CARES Initiative.
- Operates various commercial lawn and garden equipment, tractor, chain saw, pole saw, sprayer, City vehicles, common hand and power tools.
- Maintains trails, trees, landscaping, grounds, sidewalks, fixtures, fences, playgrounds, shorelines, ballfields and parking lots surrounding all City facilities.
- Performs responsible skilled and semi-skilled work in repair, maintenance and care of grounds, trails, trees, equipment, irrigation systems, recreation facilities and structures.
- Provides logistical support for City sponsored functions and special events; set-up and breakdown tents, fencing, barricades, trash disposal
- Custodial duties to include cleaning bathrooms, floors, etc. as well as stocking with supplies. Cleans and removes trash and debris from outdoor sites.
- Monitors and inspects areas for safety hazards and repairs;
- Submits work order request, maintains related forms and records. Assists with completing and maintaining various routine forms and documents.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
#Groundskeeper
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 the City 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.
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 the City 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, trail maintenance, tree pruning and removal, mowing, 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.
Previous work experience in landscaping, trail maintenance, tree pruning and removal, mowing, 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: 07/13/2026
Job Close Date: 07/27/2026
Open Until Filled: 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.
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Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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