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Crew Leader- Athletic Maintenance- Full time
Chesapeake, United States
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Crew Leader- Athletic Maintenance- Full time
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
City Employees Only
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
PARKS, REC, & TOURISM
Division
PR&T MAINT/ATHL
Requisition Number
2025436
Number of hours worked per week
40 +
Work Schedule
Schedule: Monday–Sunday, including days, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.
Routine Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (subject to operational requirements).
Routine Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (subject to operational requirements).
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA {Various Locations}
Position Driving Requirement
R - Routine
Pay Grade
GE08
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$49,373/ annually
- May be more based on experience
Job Description
Do you have knowledge of Athletic fields and equipment maintenance? Are you great at leading and inspiring employees? If you answered yes to these questions, apply NOW! The Athletic Maintenance Division of Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism has an opening for Crew Leader.
The City is seeking a motivated and experienced Crew Leader to oversee and participate in the daily work of groundskeeping and equipment operator crews. This position plays a vital role in maintaining the appearance, safety, and functionality of City athletic fields, parks, school grounds, and municipal facilities. The Crew Leader is responsible for assigning and reviewing work, providing hands-on support, and ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and in line with the City’s Customer Care Standards.
What You’ll Do:
The City is seeking a motivated and experienced Crew Leader to oversee and participate in the daily work of groundskeeping and equipment operator crews. This position plays a vital role in maintaining the appearance, safety, and functionality of City athletic fields, parks, school grounds, and municipal facilities. The Crew Leader is responsible for assigning and reviewing work, providing hands-on support, and ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and in line with the City’s Customer Care Standards.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and Supervise Crews: Assign daily work, monitor progress, and ensure staff have the proper tools and equipment. Train and coach team members, assist with scheduling, performance evaluations, and employee relations. May also supervise inmate work crews.
- Grounds & Facility Maintenance: Participate in and oversee a wide range of maintenance tasks, including mowing, trimming, edging, landscaping, fertilizing, pruning, mulching, grading, paving, drainage, and general construction. Clean and stock restrooms, remove trash and debris, and support facility upkeep.
- Operate Equipment: Safely use and maintain heavy and specialized equipment such as tractors, graders, dump trucks, backhoes, snowplows, mowers, trailers, and utility vehicles, along with a variety of power and hand tools. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and report deficiencies promptly.
- Event & Logistical Support: Prepare and maintain athletic fields and facilities for programs, special events, and City-sponsored functions. Oversee set-up and breakdown of fields, bleachers, barricades, and other equipment, and manage post-event cleanup.
- Safety & Inspections: Conduct regular inspections of turf areas, facilities, restrooms, parking lots, and parks to identify and resolve safety issues. Ensure compliance with all safety policies, laws, and best practices.
- Administrative Tasks: Maintain records, logs, and work orders; track materials, equipment, and supply usage; support purchasing, budgeting, and contract monitoring. Assist with contractor oversight to ensure work meets specifications and standards.
- Customer Service & Public Interaction: Respond to inquiries and concerns from citizens, contractors, and City staff in person, by phone, and electronically. Provide helpful, respectful, and professional service to a diverse community.
- Professional Development: Attend meetings, trainings, and seminars to stay current on best practices, safety requirements, and new techniques.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires high school diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires high school diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
- Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.
- A Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required at the time of hire.
- Special skills or equipment certification may also be required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to read and understand drawings and simple to complicated plans in the maintenance of facilities.
- Basic computer skills and ability to write, read and use a calculator.
- Have at least two years of supervisor experience in grounds keeping, landscaping, horticulture, facilities maintenance or other related field.
- Customer service experience.
- Knowledge of standard operations and best practices for general grounds keeping athletic field preparations, landscaping, repair work and maintenance.
- May require a Class A commercial driver’s License.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
09/19/2025
Job Close Date
10/05/2025
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.
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of and/or outside 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.
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
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
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 50 - 100 lbs
Carrying
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight
Exerting 50 - 100 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting 50 - 100 lbs
Reaching
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 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
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 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
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 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
Commercial Mowers, trimmers, Tractors w/various implements/ Loaders, carpentry and various hand tools, power tools, vehicle, bucket lift, auger, dump truck, gas operated blower, Standard office equipment. Ability to drive and operate a wide variety of trucks and heavy equipment. Ability to safely use all equipment and power tools.
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
W = Several Times Per Week
Darkness or Poor Lighting
W = Several Times Per Week
Primary Work Location
Outdoors, Vehicle
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
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
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
Continuously- 2/3 or more 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
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