Groundskeeper Crew Leader Downtown District (Crew Leader I) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/3591399) Apply  Groundskeeper Crew Leader Downtown District (Crew Leader I) Salary $41,775.00 - $68,093.00 Annually Location Norfolk, VA Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 12123 Department Parks & Recreation Division Landscape Services Opening Date 12/18/2024 Closing Date 1/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions 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. Norfolk's d epartment 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 Norfolk's residents. Departmental Hiring Starting Salary: $41,775 - $48,041 Essential Functions Essential functions include but are not limited: + Performs all aspects of bed maintenance to include chemical spraying, mulching, hedge and shrub trimming, tree pruning, mowing, weed trimming and edging. + Supervises and trains employees and temporary workers. + Job plans and projects future maintenance requirements. + Supervises ground maintenance activities by scheduling, training and assigning duties, taking service requests, completing time sheets, keeping work records and logs, conducting performance evaluations and conducting daily team meetings. + Supervises emergency response + Performs other duties as assigned. 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. One years' experience in groundskeeper and supervisory or lead experience. Work requires the ability to read and maintain records, work orders, time sheets and various technical manuals and labels. Additional Information & Requirements + Valid Driver's License. CPR/First Aid Certification within six months of employment. The preferred candidate will possess: + Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Applications Certificate 3A & 3B. + Commercial Class B Driver’s License Work Location: 143 East Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23513 Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, 40 hours per week Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for applications received on or after February 22, 2022. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing. + 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. + The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. 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. 01 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. + I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: If you are selected to join Team Norfolk, you will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment? + Yes + No 03 If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A." 04 Please select the highest level of education you have completed. + Less than High School Diploma or equivalent + High School Diploma or equivalent + Some College + Vocational/Technical Degree + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree or higher 05 Do you have experience supervising subordinates and working in a team environment? + Yes + No 06 How many years of experience do you possess supervising a maintenance crew? + Less than one (1) year of experience + 1 to 2 years of experience + 2 to 3 years of experience + 3 to 4 years of experience + More than four (4) years of experience + I do not have this experience 07 How many years of experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance do you possess? + Less than one (1) year of experience + 1 to 2 years of experience + 2 to 3 years of experience + 3 to 4 years of experience + More than four (4) years of experience + I do not have this experience 08 Please list all landscape equipment that you have experience operating. If none, indicate by typing N/A. 09 Do you have a valid driver's license? + Yes + No 10 What type of driver's license do you have? + CDL Class A + CDL Class B + Regular driver's license + I do not have a driver's license 11 Do you possess a Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Applicators Certificate? + Yes + No 12 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? + Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee + Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee + No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee 13 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. + Yes + No 14 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. 15 A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor? + I have been convicted of a felony + I have been convicted of a misdemeanor + I have been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanor + I have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor 16 If you answered, that you have been convicted of a felony and/or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets. 17 Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required) + I am not a Veteran + I am a Veteran + I am a Disabled Veteran Required Question Agency City of Norfolk Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email