Crew Leader- Athletic Maintenance - Full time

Position Information: Working Title of Vacant Position

Schedule: Monday–Sunday, including days, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.

Routine Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (subject to operational requirements).

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: 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. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

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: A Class A Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ) is required at the time of hire.

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. Knowledge of standard operations and best practices for general grounds keeping athletic field preparations, landscaping, repair work and maintenance. Job Open Date Job Open Date 11/07/2026 Job Close Date Job Close Date 11/19/2026 Open Continuous No ADA Checklist Overall Physical Strength Demands 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 Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Sitting Sitting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Walking Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Lifting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Carrying Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Carrying Weight Pushing/Pulling Pushing/Pulling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Pushing/Pulling Weight Reaching Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Handling Handling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Fine Dexterity Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Kneeling Kneeling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Crouching Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crawling Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Bending Bending Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Twisting Twisting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Climbing Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Balancing Balancing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Vision Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Hearing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Talking Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Foot Controls 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 = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never Mechanical Hazards Mechanical Hazards D = Daily Chemical Hazards Chemical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week Electrical Hazards Electrical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week Fire Hazards Fire Hazards S = Seasonally Explosives Explosives S = Seasonally Communicable Diseases Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally Physical Danger or Abuse Physical Danger or Abuse S = Seasonally Other If Other, Description Dirt and Dust Dirt and Dust D = Daily Extreme Temperatures Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally Noise and Vibration Noise and Vibration D = Daily Fumes and Odors Fumes and Odors W = Several Times Per Week Wetness/Humidity Wetness/Humidity W = Several Times Per Week Darkness or Poor Lighting Darkness or Poor Lighting W = Several Times Per Week Primary Work Location 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 Time Pressures Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Emergency Situations Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Frequent Change of Tasks Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Tedious or Exacting Work Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment 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 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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