Groundskeeper- Part Time; Parks & Municipal Grounds

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.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Job Type

Job Type Part Time

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

Department PARKS, REC, & TOURISM

Division

Division PR&T MAINT/PARKS

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026422

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week 25 hours per week

Work Schedule

General work schedule:
Monday – Sunday Hours between: 7:00am – 3:30pm

Flexible days & hour, must be able to work weekends and occasional holidays

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA {Primarily Northwest River Park}

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement R
- Routine

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE02

Pay Basis

Advertised Salary

$17.50 per hour Actual starting salary based on qualifications and experience

Job Description

Parks, Recreation and Tourism is seeking a motivated, outgoing individual that enjoys working outside and can provide exemplary customer service.

The City Grounds Maintenance team promotes and improves the appearance and safety of the City’s outdoor areas including parks, recreation and municipal facilities, campground, open space, and various other outdoor sites within the City. This position will primarily assist with Northwest River Park facility grounds maintenance operations, 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 lawn and garden equipment, tractor, City vehicles, common hand and power tools associated with grounds keeping, housekeeping, landscaping and building maintenance. Operate tractor with attachments, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, stoop move furniture in buildings and shelters.
• Maintains landscaping, grounds, sidewalks, fixtures, fences, playgrounds, shorelines, 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. Performs specific tasks at the direction of the Supervisor. Performs carpentry work on shelters, roofs, benches, signs, recreational equipment, fences and posts.
• Performs various grounds maintenance such as mowing, trimming of turf, landscaping, and landscape bed maintenance, pruning trees and shrubs, weeding, fertilizing, aeration, removing dead vegetation, edging, mulching, and painting park amenities.
• Provides logistical support for City sponsored functions and special events; set-up and breakdown tents, fencing, barricades, and other various recreational and sound equipment, perform post event activities such as clean-up and trash removal.
• Deposes of trash and debris from all municipal and Parks grounds and fields. Custodial duties to include cleaning bathrooms, floors, etc. as well as stocking with supplies.
• Monitors and inspects…