Trades Tech III

Job Description

Virginia Tech Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center is inviting applications for an agricultural station farm and grounds technician located in Virginia Beach Virginia. This individual will aid in maintenance of the gardens research and demonstration areas and general grounds at the Center. The incumbent will assist the grounds and facilities manager with agricultural and landscape maintenance including but not limited to site preparation planting pest management fertilization irrigation mowing and harvest. Must obtain a Virginia Pesticide Applicators License within 150 days of employment start date.

Required Qualifications

Must have a valid drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications

A 2 years minimum landscape horticultural farm greenhouse or nursery experience or Associates degree in Horticulture Turf Agronomy or related field. Experience with agricultural equipment for land preparation irrigation systems and landscape maintenance equipment. Experience operating forklifts to move equipment and supplies.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$37000 - $42000; commensurate with experience.

Hours per week

40

Review Date

August 12 2026

Additional Information

Please be sure to upload a cover letter and resume and provide references when you apply for this position.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check and a driving check.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds; required to work outdoors in all seasons.

Must obtain a Virginia Pesticide Applicators license within 150 days of employment start date.

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 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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