Maintenance and Operations Crew Chief*

Richmond City Council Virginia

Richmond, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$51,667.20–$52,832 Per Year
SKILLS
Best Practices, Budgeting, CDL Driver's License, Computer Skills, Construction Planning, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Database Administration, Datasheets, Driver's License, Electricity, Employee Benefits, Employee Retention, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facilities Management, Facilities and Maintenance, Forecasting, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Hand Tools, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, Maintenance Services, Mathematics, Parks & Recreation, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Purchasing/Procurement, Recreation, Regulations, Schedule Development, Team Player, Tuition Fees, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
POSTED
11 days ago

Maintenance and Operations Crew Chief*

Salary

$51,667.20 - $52,832.00 Annually

Location

1209 Admiral Street, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

30M00000050

Department

Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities

Opening Date

06/16/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y? Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity…YOU!!!

This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

  • Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
  • Language Incentive
  • Referral Bonus
  • Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities is seeking a highly qualified parks and facility maintenance professional to fill the position of Maintenance and Operations Crew Chief. The successful candidate will have demonstrated parks and facility management experience in an urban parks and recreation agency, will have a clear understanding of trail planning, construction and development, and have the ability to work with a diverse population.

This position directs and oversees labor crews in the maintenance and improvement of built features, such as ball fields, shelters, community centers, planted landscapes, and park grounds contained within the Southern/Northern Divisions of the Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities. As needed, this position will also support projects and improvements with the Trails and Trades units, volunteer and special events, as well as the Workforce Development Program. This position serves as a lead worker or first-level maintenance supervisor over a small crew, reporting to the Maintenance and Operations Superintendent.

Duties include but are not limited to

  • Providing lead direction to work crews or teams including establishing schedules and making assignments
  • Reviewing/inspecting work products
  • Training and overseeing other employees and seasonal staff
  • Assisting crew with complex tasks
  • Making performance evaluation recommendations
  • Gathering maintenance data
  • Maintaining and updating databases
  • Monitoring maintenance requirements
  • Documenting and submitting timesheets
  • Maintaining files and records, and preparing reports
  • Making repair recommendations
  • Working with volunteer groups, community partners and Friends of
  • Groups
  • Other duties/projects as assigned

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • One year of college or specialized training in area of focus
  • Two years of equipment operation/driving experience or maintenance experience in the area related to assignment
  • An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Drivers License within 30 days of hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • CDL license
  • Virginia Pesticide Applicators License
  • NRPA Playground Safety Inspector License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

  • Basic equipment and small engine repair and maintenance
  • Budgeting and purchasing
  • Industry Best practices
  • Material Safety Data Sheets
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Safety rules and regulations

Skills (some combination of the following):

  • Effective oral/written communication
  • Operating heavy equipment
  • Operating hand tools
  • Mathematical calculations
  • Computer proficiency including GIS systems
  • Operating commercial equipment
  • People Management
  • Training and supervision
  • Customer Service
  • Documenting
  • Making minor repairs on equipment

Abilities (some combination of the following):

  • Work autonomously
  • Self-manage
  • Communicate with diverse populations
  • Read maps
  • Problem solve
  • Organize

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly stand, walk, push, pull, finger, talk, see, hear and use repetitive motion; frequently feel, grasp, frequently talk and hear; and occasionally balance, stoop, crouch, stand, pull, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@rva.gov.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.

The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.

With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.

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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veterans widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

  • Yes
  • No

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5-point Veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Which best describes your highest level of education?

  • High school diploma/GED
  • Some college
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters/ Advanced Degree
  • None of the above

04

Do you have experience with athletic field maintenance?

  • Yes
  • No

05

Which best describes your experience with maintenance park grounds?

  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • 1 to 2 years of experience
  • 3 to 4 years of experience
  • 5 or more years of experience

06

Which answer best describes your supervisory experience?

  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • 1 to 2 years of experience
  • 3 to 4 years of experience
  • 5 or more years of experience

07

Do you have a Playground Inspectors License?

  • Yes
  • No

08

Which best describes your experience operating maintenance vehicles and heavy equipment?

  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • 1 to 2 years of experience
  • 3 to 4 years of experience
  • 5 or more years of experience

09

Do you have a valid Virginia drivers license?

  • Yes
  • No

10

Do you have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?

  • Yes
  • No

11

Are you willing and available to work beyond scheduled hours and during times of inclement weather and declared emergencies?

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer City of Richmond

Address 900 East Broad Street

Suite

Richmond, Virginia, 23219

Phone (804) 646-5660

804-646-5660

Website https://www.rva.gov/

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Richmond City Council Virginia