Assistant Manager-Turfgrass Research Center

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Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Blacksburg, Virginia, is seeking an Assistant Manager for the Turfgrass Research Center. You will support the supervisor in maintaining research equipment and facility infrastructure, ensuring safety compliance, and managing field research plots.

The role also involves training personnel, coordinating land and facility use, and maintaining inventory records. The position requires experience with equipment operation and maintenance, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain research equipment and facility infrastructure.
• Ensure safety compliance across operations and field plots.
• Manage field research plots and data collection processes.
• Assist with training personnel and coordinating land/facility use.
• Maintain inventory records and assist with field demonstrations.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safe driving

Job description

Assistant Manager-Turfgrass Research Center

Commonwealth of VA Careers Blacksburg, Virginia Posted 10/17/2026

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