Assistant Manager-Turfgrass Research Center
Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Description
The assistant to the Turfgrass Research Center manager will support the supervisor in maintaining research equipment facility infrastructure ensuring safety compliance and managing field research plots. The assistant will also help train personnel coordinate land and facility use maintain inventory records and assist with field demonstrations and data collection.
Required Qualifications
Experience with equipment operation and maintenance
Current valid Drivers License and safe driving record
Preferred Qualifications
Background in turf management landscaping agronomy or a related field
Knowledge of safety protocols and certifications
Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
Ability to train and supervise personnel
Positive attitude excellent communication & collaboration skills
Background in turf management landscaping agronomy or a related field
Knowledge of safety protocols and certifications
Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
Ability to train and supervise personnel
Positive attitude excellent communication & collaboration skills
Ability to apply fertilizers chemicals & pesticides
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
18.00 - 20.00/hr.
Hours per week
29
Review Date
11/01/2026 (open until filled)
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. Department is unable to support visa sponsorship for this position.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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Required Experience:
Manager
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