<p>The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking an Equipment Operator II to join our 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.</p> <p>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.   </p> <p>Departmental Starting Salary: $44,994</p> <p>Essential functions include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Operates heavy equipment to include Surf Rakes (clean beaches), backhoes, front end loaders, dump trucks, and maintainers.  This position also operates mowers, tractors, dump trucks, forklifts, and other motorized equipment in grounds maintenance operations.   </li><li>Maintains grounds and right of ways by collecting and delivering trash containers, mowing grass, raking leaves, digging holes, planting, pruning and maintaining trees and flower beds, mixing and applying chemicals, loading and applying mulch, weed eating, trimming, performing general care of landscape, grading athletic fields for game play, installing and maintaining turf, removing trees, grinding tree stumps, identifying plants and trees, cleaning up job sites, hauling topsoil, grading, removing snow, aerating lawns, cutting grass, trimming trees, removing dead limbs, removing storm damage, cutting back weeds, picking up and removing litter, refuse and debris from vacant lots. </li><li>Performs safety checks and minor preventative maintenance on equipment, including but not limited to, checking fluids, changing blades and daily inspections to ensure equipment is safe to operate. </li><li>Other Duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.</p> <p>Two years operating heavy equipment or successful completion of a City apprenticeship program.</p> <p>Preferred License(s) and/or Certification(s): </p> <ul> <li>Valid Virginia Driver's License, required.  </li><li>Able to obtain Va. Pesticide license within 6 months, may require Commercial Driver License </li></ul> <p>Additional Preferred Experience:</p> <ul> <li>2 years' experience in operation of machinery needed for grounds maintenance and horticulture  </li></ul> <p>Work Location: 2839 Dana Street, Norfolk, VA 23509</p> <p>Work Hours:  Monday - Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm</p>