Assistant Manager-Turfgrass Research Center

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Blacksburg, VA seeks an assistant to support the Turfgrass Research Center manager. The role involves maintaining research equipment and facilities, safety compliance, and managing field plots.

You will train personnel, coordinate land and facility use, and keep inventory records while assisting with demonstrations and data collection. The position is non-exempt and requires a valid driver's license, with a pay range of $18.00–$20.00 per hour and a 29-hour work

Qualifications

• Experience with equipment operation and maintenance.
• Current valid Driver's License and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining research equipment and facility infrastructure.
• Ensure safety compliance in the workplace.
• Manage field research plots and inventory records.
• Assist with field demonstrations and data collection.
• Coordinate land and facility use and train personnel.

Skills

Equipment operation/maintenance

Driver's license

Job description

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 Driver's 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.

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