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What is the role of a Crew Leader-Park Maintenance at City of Chesapeake Human Resources?

The Crew Leader-Park Maintenance position at City of Chesapeake Human Resources is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Government/Civil Service field.

Where is this Crew Leader-Park Maintenance job located?

Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Crew Leader-Park Maintenance role?

Full-time or part-time position

What is the expected salary for this Crew Leader-Park Maintenance job?

$55,854 – $55,854 Yearly Salary

Crew Leader-Park Maintenance job near me in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

Working Title of Vacant PositionCrew Leader-Park Maintenance
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: City Employees Only
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PARKS, REC, & TOURISM
Division: PR&T MAINT/PARKS
Requisition Number: 2026471
Number of hours worked per week: 40 +
Work Schedule: Includes Mon.- Fri. routine hours are 7 am – 3:30 pm, will be based on operational requirements. Days, evenings, weekends, occasional holidays, and overtime may be included. 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: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:

Minium starting rate $55,854.00, annually, may be more depending on experience

Job Description:

Do you have knowledge of park maintenance? Are you great at leading and inspiring employees? If you answered yes, apply NOW! The Parks Maintenance Division of Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism has an opening for a Crew Leader.

This position oversees, leads, and participates in daily work assignments for groundskeeper and motor equipment operator crews. Responsibilities include tree removal, playground inspections, routine and specialized park maintenance, and logistical support for City-sponsored events throughout Chesapeake’s parks and open spaces.

The Crew Leader helps maintain city facilities, trails, park grounds, recreational and historical facilities, amenities, and athletic fields. Duties include operating equipment and performing maintenance tasks such as mowing, landscaping, planting, pruning, repairs, construction, custodial services, and debris removal.

Crew Leader tasks will include but are not limited to:

Leads and participates in daily work assignments, ensuring staff have the proper tools, equipment, and supplies to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
Oversees and performs grounds maintenance, landscaping, repairs, construction, installations, custodial work, and trash removal using hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment.
May supervise inmate work crews through the Sheriff’s Department workforce program.
Supports City-sponsored events with setup, breakdown, equipment transport, and post-event cleanup.
Conducts safety inspections of parks, trails, trees, fields, restrooms, parking lots, and recreational facilities, ensuring necessary repairs are completed.
Assigns duties, coordinates resources, trains staff, resolves problems, and ensures compliance with safety standards, laws, and policies.
Maintains equipment, reports deficiencies, and ensures all equipment is safe and in proper working order.
Assists with staff scheduling, hiring, interviewing, performance evaluations, employee relations, and staff development.
Communicates with citizens, contractors, and other agencies to resolve concerns and provide excellent customer service consistent with the City’s Customer Care standards.
Maintains work orders, inventory records, material expenditures, logs, and reports documenting work activities.
Operates commercial mowers, tractors, chainsaws, backhoes, graders, dump trucks, City vehicles, and other grounds maintenance equipment.
Assists with contractor inspections, inventory management, budgeting, purchasing, and contract administration.
Performs administrative duties, including timekeeping, data entry, and correspondence.
Attends staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications:

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires high school diploma, GED/HSE or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.
A Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required at the time of hire.
Special skills or equipment certification may also be required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to read and understand drawings and simple to complicated plans in the maintenance of trails, landscapes, and facilities.

Basic computer skills and ability to write, read and use a calculator.

Have at least two years of supervisor experience in grounds keeping, landscaping, horticulture, facilities maintenance or other related field.

Secure Pesticide Application certification within 6 months of hire.

Secure Playground Safety Inspection (CPSI) certification within 1 year.

Customer service experience.

Knowledge of standard operations and best practices for general grounds keeping, landscaping, repair work and maintenance.

Job Open Date: 10/13/2026
Job Close Date: 10/23/2026
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.

Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of and/or outside 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.

Crew Leader-Park Maintenance in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

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