Seasonal Golf Course Maintenance Aide

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

VT discounts

Access to VT benefits and perks

Job summary

Virginia Tech seeks a Golf Course Maintenance Assistant to support the Rec Sports team in Blacksburg, VA. The role involves maintaining and presenting the VT Golf Course, assisting in hiring and scheduling part-time staff, and performing turfgrass and landscape tasks to ensure safety and playability.

The position is 1500 hours, non-benefited, with typical season dates from late February/March through November. Expect early starts, weekends, and potential overtime; earn $20.00–$25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or demonstrated experience.
• Experience in golf course maintenance or related outdoor work preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor tasks and lift/move equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and present the Virginia Tech Golf Course and surrounding grounds.
• Assist with hiring, training, and scheduling part-time staff.
• Support daily turfgrass and landscape maintenance tasks to keep course safe and playable.

Skills

Physically demanding outdoor labor

Operate maintenance equipment

Reliability & punctuality

Team-oriented work

Staff scheduling support

Early mornings; weekends; holidays

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Triplex mowers

Utility vehicles

Bunker rakes

Job description

Virginia Tech seeks a Golf Course Maintenance Assistant to support the Rec Sports team in Blacksburg, VA. The role involves maintaining and presenting the VT Golf Course, assisting in hiring and scheduling part-time staff, and performing turfgrass and landscape tasks to ensure safety and playability.

The position is 1500 hours, non-benefited, with typical season dates from late February/March through November. Expect early starts, weekends, and potential overtime; earn $20.00–$25.00 per hour.