Cemeteries Groundskeeper (Weekend Crew)
City of Norfolk
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Groundskeeper - Cemeteries
City of Norfolk
Parks & Recreation
Location
City of Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Salary
$41,600 - $69,694.51
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 30, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves maintaining cemetery grounds by mowing lawns, trimming trees and shrubs, cleaning areas, and assisting with burials and emergencies to keep the spaces safe and tidy.
It suits someone who enjoys outdoor manual work, can handle various weather conditions, and has basic experience in landscaping or similar tasks.
A good fit would be a reliable team player comfortable operating tools and equipment while following simple instructions.
Key Requirements
- Less than high school education or equivalency, with ability to read and understand written instructions
- One month of experience in landscaping, greenhouse, or related field
- Valid Virginia driver's license
- Skill in safe operation of vehicles, power tools, and pneumatic tools
- Ability to work in all weather conditions and supervise a small crew of 2-4 employees
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including issuing instructions
- Ability to obtain Pesticide Technician Certification within 12 months
Full Job Description
The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a Groundskeeper to join our cemeteries landscaping crews. This position will work with our Parks and Forestry Operations to maintain 2700 acres of turf and landscape beds on a regular basis.
Norfolk's Department of Parks & 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 Starting Salary: $41,600
Requirements
Essential functions include but are not limited to:- Cuts grass, trims grave markers, assists in burials, helps keep grounds in good condition. Sows grass seed, hauls trash and erects tents.
- Responsible for cutting grass, trimming grave markers, assisting in burials, and helping keep grounds in good condition.
- Participate in the grounds maintenance and landscape projects to include, but not limited to, mowing, trimming, foundation installations, tree trimming and supporting other cemetery locations.
- Maintains the grounds, cleans area and assists with landscaping by cleaning sidewalks, mowing lawns, trimming trees and shrubs, sweeping, loading wood debris, feeding a chipper and using a blower to remove sawdust, chips and shavings, removing trees and stumps, operating chippers and stump grinders, raking leaves, sweeping and edging, removing insects and picking up litter.
- Secures areas for public safety in emergencies by clearing streets, walkways, moving trash cans and loose pots, removing branches, bushes and refuse from grounds, assisting emergency personnel and being on call to respond to emergencies.
- Operates and maintains vehicles and equipment by checking fluid levels, refueling, checking tire pressure, fuses and light bulbs, cleaning, adjusting and sharpening chain saws, changing and sharpening chipper blades and stump grinder teeth and greasing.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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 (1) month of experience in greenhouse or landscaping or in a related field.
The preferred candidate:
- Must also be able to work in all kinds of weather.
- Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license.
- Must have skill in the safe operation of vehicles, power tools and pneumatic tools.
- Must be able to effectively supervise a crew of 2-4 employees.
- Must possess ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Must understand and issue verbal instructions and directions.
- Must be able to obtain Pesticide Technician Certification within 12 months.
Additional Information
Work Location: Various Norfolk City CemeteriesWork Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. May work some weekends.
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