Turfgrass Research Center Assistant Manager & Field Ops

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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

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.