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.
Day to Day Job Duties
- Individual will perform landscape and grounds maintenance services for parks, building sites, roadways, school sites, athletic fields resort area and the municipal center.
- Operate a variety of lawn mower (including commercial type) and other motorized equipment
- Operate handheld power tools such as weed-eaters, edging and trimming equipment
- Use common gardening and hand tools
- Collect and dispose of trash and debris
- Load and unload tools, equipment, dirt, gravel, clay and sand for project assignments
- Regularly lift/carry 50 lbs. and occasionally lift carry 50+ lbs.
- Work independently and/or as part of a team
- Assist in installing, mulching, maintaining, and weeding plant and shrub beds, lawn areas, turf and walkways
- Prune, fertilize, spray herbicides, apply pesticides, etc.
- Plant Installation
- Plant & Tree Pruning
- Athletic field maintenance
- Work is performed outside in all weather to include extreme temperatures
Bonus Information
There is a $2,100 sign-on bonus for newly hired employees. The bonus is divided into three bonus increments:
- First $550 bonus is issued after the first three months of employment.
- Second $550 bonus issued upon the six month evaluation with an overall performance of “meets expectations”.
- Third $1,000 bonus will be issued upon on year evaluation with an overall performance of “meets expectations”.
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
The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
