Position Information Working Title of Vacant Position Groundskeeper

• Landscaping Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department

PARKS, REC, & TOURISM

Division

PR&T PARK/FAC PLANNING

Requisition Number 2026431 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule General work schedule: Monday

• Friday 7:30am
• 4:00pm; Will include occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays Work Site Location Chesaepake, VA [City wide recreational facilities] Position Driving Requirement R
• Routine Pay Grade GE02 Pay Basis Weekly Advertised Salary Minimum $17.

50 per hour Starting salary based on qualifications and experience Job Description Help us keep Chesapeake's parks, public spaces, and facilities safe, beautiful, and welcoming for the community! Parks, Recreation and Tourism is seeking a motivated, self-directed individual who enjoys working outdoors and providing exceptional customer service. As a member of the Department's Park and Facility Planning Landscaping Teams , you'll help maintain and improve the appearance and safety of the City's outdoor areas, including historical sites, parks, recreational areas, and municipal facilities. This position maintains historical and municipal grounds, parks, facilities, structures, and fixtures, including the Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp, Chesapeake Arboretum, and Chesapeake Municipal Center . Overall primary tasks include, but are not limited to: Provides exceptional internal and external customer service and responds to service requests and inquiries in accordance with the City's Customer Service and CARES Initiative. Operates lawn and garden equipment, tractors and attachments, City vehicles, and common hand and power tools. Lifts and carries up to 50 pounds and performs physical activities including climbing, bending, stooping, and moving furniture in buildings and shelters. Maintains landscaping, grounds, sidewalks, fixtures, fences, playgrounds, shorelines, stormwater ponds, and parking lots surrounding City facilities. Performs skilled and semi-skilled repair, maintenance, and care of grounds, trails, specialized landscapes, trees, equipment, irrigation systems, recreation facilities, and structures, including carpentry work on shelters, roofs, benches, signs, recreational equipment, fences, and posts. Performs grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, landscaping, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, aeration, removing dead vegetation, edging, mulching, and painting park amenities . Provides logistical support for City-sponsored functions and events, including setup and breakdown of tents, fencing, barricades, tables, chairs, recreational and sound equipment, as well as post-event cleanup and trash removal. Removes trash and debris from municipal, historical, and park grounds and fields and performs routine custodial duties, including cleaning and stocking facilities. Monitors and inspects areas, equipment, park amenities, vehicles, and trailers for safety hazards, needed repairs, damage, and malfunctions and reports deficiencies to the supervisor. Submits work orders and maintains related forms, records, and routine documentation. The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT

: Requires high school diploma, GED, OR specialized vocational training.

EXPERIENCE

: None Required

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

: Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards . Ability to obtain a pesticide certification within 6 months of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

: 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. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties. Preferred Qualifications Previous customer service experience. Previous work experience in landscaping, and/or facility operations and equipment. Knowledgeable of methods, tools and equipment used in the repair and general maintenance of grounds and facilities. Understands and follows written and oral instructions, document necessary information for completion of work orders, event schedules, material expenditures and other related documentation. Possession of, or ability to obtain Pesticide Applicators Certification within the probation period. Posting Detail Information Job Open Date 09/03/2026 Job Close Date 09/21/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to

Applicants 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. ADA Checklist Overall Physical Strength Demands Overall Physical Strength Demands H=Heavy

• Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs constantly. Physical Demands C = Continuously
• 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely
• Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never
• Never occurs. Standing Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Sitting Rarely
• Less than 1 hour per week. Walking Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Carrying Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Pushing/Pulling Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Reaching Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Handling Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Kneeling Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Crouching Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Crawling Rarely
• Less than 1 hour per week. Bending Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Twisting Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Climbing Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Balancing Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Vision Continuously
• 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Continuously
• 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Foot Controls Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used Various types of lawn maintenance equipment and tools including lawn mowers (riding and push), weed eaters, spray tanks, hand and power tools, chain and hand saws, tractors, front end loaders, grading equipment, large and small vehicles, historical artifacts, phone, voice radio, measuring devices, fencing, barricades, tents, and various types of recreational equipment. Protective Equipment Required All PPE Required for equipment in use, hearing and eye protection, steal toe work boots. Health and Safety D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never Mechanical Hazards D = Daily Chemical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week Electrical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week Fire Hazards S = Seasonally Explosives S = Seasonally Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally Physical Danger or Abuse S = Seasonally Other If Other, Description Environmental Factors D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never Dirt and Dust D = Daily Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally Noise and Vibration D = Daily Fumes and Odors W = Several Times Per Week Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally Darkness or Poor Lighting S = Seasonally Primary Work Location Outdoors Non-Physical Demands C = Continuously

• 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely
• Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never
• Never occurs. Time Pressures Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Occasionally
• Up to 1/3 of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Frequently
• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s) Incumbent must be able to work independently Professional References Professional References Please provide contact information for professional references. Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4