Parks Technician - Permanent Full-Time

Salary : $36,355.00 - $39,990.00 Annually
Location : Various City parks and grounds, Hampton, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 08974
Department: PARKS
Opening Date: 05/14/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2026 12:00 AM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Function


Come join the Parks division of the Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services Department!

If you enjoy the great outdoors and working daytime hours , we have a great opportunity for you as a part time Parks Technician. This role is crucial in preserving the natural beauty of Hampton, ensuring that our parks, green spaces and facilities are maintained, remain safe and are enjoyable for residents and visitors alike.


As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military
spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of one (1) year of full-time equivalent experience as a technician, equipment operator, or in a skilled labor intensive position, preferably in more than one functional area. Graduation from high school or successful completion of the GED preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• Requires shift work to include evenings, weekends, and holidays and on-call emergency standby on a rotating basis.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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There are vacancies for this position at multiple locations and job assignments are subject to availability. Applications will be reviewed in the order received and this posting will remain open until all vacancies are filled.
Benefits Overview
This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts

• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA

• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
  • Maternity Leave
  • Parental Bonding Leave
  • Care for Sick Parent Leave
  • Birthday Leave
  • Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Employee's birthday
• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation View phone number on click.appcast.io). For more information, see the
• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
  Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation View phone number on click.appcast.io). For more information, see the
• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family View phone number on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io or
• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
  Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

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Do you have a high school diploma or successful completion of a GED?

• Yes
• No

02


Please indicate years of full-time experience as a technician, equipment operator, or in a skilled labor intensive position.

• No Experience
• Less than 1 Year of Experience
• 1 -2 Years of Experience
• 3 or More Years of Experience

03


This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:
04


I understand that this position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances under the City's current substance abuse policy.

• Yes
• No

05


I understand that I must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

06


I understand that this position requires shift work to include evenings, weekends, and holidays and on-call emergency standby on a rotating basis.

• Yes
• No

07


I understand that this position is non-exempt.

• Yes
• No

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