Turfgrass Field Research Lead

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking an employee to assist the turfgrass research program at the Central Maryland Research and Education Center-Paint Branch Turfgrass Facility. You will perform fieldwork, operate turf management equipment, and support researchers and instructors in the field.

Ideal candidates hold a related bachelor’s degree, have turfgrass experience, and can use and maintain field equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Science, Agronomy, Soil Science, Horticulture, or related field.
• Experience managing turfgrass (golf course, sports turf, residential lawn, etc.).
• Experience conducting field research.
• Ability to use, maintain, and repair turfgrass equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily turfgrass research operations at the Paint Branch facility.
• Conduct fieldwork: tilling, planting, fertilizing, spraying, mowing.
• Operate farm tractors, skid steer, sprayers, mowers, and irrigation equipment.
• Maintain equipment, grounds, and facilities.
• Assist researchers with field research protocols in the lab.
• Assist instructors with field lab portions of classes.
• Provide facility tours and communicate with the public.

Skills

Field research experience

Equipment operation

Mathematics proficiency

Communication skills

Laboratory methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Science

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking an employee to assist the turfgrass research program at the Central Maryland Research and Education Center-Paint Branch Turfgrass Facility. You will perform fieldwork, operate turf management equipment, and support researchers and instructors in the field.

Ideal candidates hold a related bachelor’s degree, have turfgrass experience, and can use and maintain field equipment.