Grounds Crew Leader at City of Virginia Beach in Virginia Beach, VA

Department: PARKS AND RECREATION

Compensation Grade: G18

Compensation Range & Starting Salary: Pay Range: $40,726.40 - $63,481.60 Starting salary - Minimum of the Pay Range.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime): No

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

About Us:

At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

Our Commitment

Work with the best – work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents – regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.

Job Duties

GROUNDS CREW LEADER duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

Individual will effectively coordinate, supervise and train assigned personnel in and during the performance of landscape activities including but not limited to landscape construction, plant installation and maintenance, turf maintenance, litter collection, chemical application and playground installation, maintenance and repair at various schools, municipal sites, and roadways.

Individual will maintain city roadways throughout the season.

Perform landscape maintenance or landscape construction.

Maintain records

Prepare employee appraisal reports and daily work reports

Ensure the proper application of required safety standards and proper operation and maintenance of relative equipment.

Interpret and enforce rules, regulations and policies

Tactfully, promptly and effectively respond to citizen concerns

Prepare written reports

Maintain efficient records and inventories assigned tools and equipment.

Provide special event support as needed

Work is performed outside in all weather conditions including temperature extremes

Full Time Only

Alpha I

The position you are applying for is designated as Alpha I, requiring the selected candidate to work, regardless of the City’s operational status. All 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.

Specialized Schedule

This position is a 7 day a week operation including early mornings, evening, weekend and holidays.

This position is primarily scheduled Monday -Friday but will have occasional assignments that can include weekends and holidays.

Additional requirements: • DMV Transcript: Yes • CDL: No • Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No • CPS Check: No • Physical: Yes • Respirator: No • Psychological Screening: No • Polygraph: No • At Will: No

Preferences and Critical Criteria:

*Two (2) years experience supervising employees engaged in landscape and/or grounds maintenance &park operations related duties *Two (2) years experience in landscape equipment operation *Experience in grounds maintenance activities and demonstrated knowledge of horticultural practices *Chemical application experience *Experience using computer based work order management systems and/or reservation/registration software *Experience in athletic field preparation and maintenance *Valid Virginia Pesticide Applicators Certificate *Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License *Valid VDOT Basic Work Zone Traffic Control Training and Flag Certification *Experience in work zone safety *Experience coordinating multiple job assignments *Knowledge of proper personal protective equipment *Experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook *Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions *Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written with all levels of employees internal and external *Customer service experience

The Perks

Employees who are new to the Virginia Retirement System are eligible for:

Annual Leave and Sick Leave

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage

Legal and Identity Theft Protection

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance

Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV457)

Basic Life Insurance

Optional Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services

Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave

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Minimum Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED plus two (2) years’ experience, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, in landscape maintenance, beautification, park or public lands construction and maintenance; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements: All 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. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination. Successful completion of pre-employment physical. May require a Commercial driver’s license and/or pesticide certification.

Skills:

Working Conditions: Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position. https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/P15716.pdf

Official Job Descriptions:

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.