Groundskeeper Crew Leader
Salary
$48,666.12 Annually
Location
2839 Dana Street, Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
13387
Department
Parks & Recreation
Division
Landscape Services
Opening Date
07/28/2026
Closing Date
8/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking a Groundskeeper Crew Leader to supervise ground maintenance activities. The Groundskeeper Crew Leader keeps logs and records to monitor various equipment maintenance and activities. The Groundskeeper Crew Leader manages the maintenance of grounds and landscaping, performs and supervises the daily maintenance of equipment, and supervises emergency response.
Norfolks department of Parks and 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 Norfolks residents.
The incumbent oversees all grounds and landscaping maintenance operations, ensuring the property remains safe, clean, and well-kept. This role also directs and supports activities related to funeral services. Responsibilities include maintaining detailed logs and records for equipment use and servicing, supervising daily equipment maintenance, and coordinating emergency response efforts. The supervisor ensures that all tasks are performed efficiently, safely, and in alignment with organizational standards.
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited:
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.
Required:
Additional Information & Requirements
Required:
Preferred:
Work Hours:
Monday to Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, 40 hours per week
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
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If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employees full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
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How many years of experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance do you possess?
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Please select all landscape equipment that you have experience operating.
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Do you have experience supervising subordinates and working in a team environment?
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How many years of experience do you have supervising a maintenance crew?
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Do you possess a Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Applicators Certificate?
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What type of Driver's License do you process?
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I understand that this is an Essential position which means I may be required to work nights, weekends, rotating shifts, holidays in response to severe weather events and emergencies
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Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?
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Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
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Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
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Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
Required Question
Employer City of Norfolk
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