Crew Leader-Park Maintenance

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Crew 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.

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement R - Routine Pay Grade GE11 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.

Posting Detail Information

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

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands H=Heavy - Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs constantly.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Sitting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting 50 - 100 lbs Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Carrying Weight Exerting 50 - 100 lbs Pushing/Pulling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting 50 - 100 lbs Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Handling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Kneeling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Bending Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Twisting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Balancing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Foot Controls Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Commercial Mowers, chain saws, trimmers, tractors w/various implements/ loaders, carpentry and various hand tools, power tools, vehicle, bucket lift, auger, dump truck, gas operated blower, Standard office equipment. Ability to drive and operate a wide variety of trucks and heavy equipment. Ability to safely use all equipment and power tools.

Protective Equipment Required

All PPE Required for equipment in use, hearing and eye protection, steal toe work boots.

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards D = Daily Chemical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week Electrical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week Fire Hazards S = Seasonally Explosives S = Seasonally Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally Physical Danger or Abuse S = Seasonally Other If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust D = Daily Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally Noise and Vibration D = Daily Fumes and Odors D = Daily Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally Darkness or Poor Lighting W = Several Times Per Week Primary Work Location Outdoors, Other - remote natural areas

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Other Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. If Other, Description Work in remote areas of parks and natural areas Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

Incumbent must be able to work independently

Professional References

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you available to work weekends?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review link in posting for details.

• Yes

• No

• • A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A is required to be considered. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes

• No

• • This position is for City employees, volunteers, temporary workers, and interns only. Are you currently a City of Chesapeake employee, volunteer, temporary worker, or intern? This information will be verified. Please update your application accordingly.

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter