Turfgrass Research Center – Field Ops & Training Lead

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech’s Turfgrass Research Center seeks an assistant to support the manager in maintaining equipment and facilities, ensuring safety, and coordinating field research plots. The role includes helping train personnel, managing land use, and assisting with data collection and demonstrations.

The position requires experience with equipment operation and a valid driver’s license, with a pay rate of $18.00–$20.00 per hour and a 29-hour work week.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining research equipment and facility infrastructure.
• Ensure safety compliance in lab and field operations.
• Manage field research plots and coordinate land and facility use.
• Train personnel and assist with field demonstrations and data collection.
• Maintain inventory records.

Skills

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Job description

Virginia Tech’s Turfgrass Research Center seeks an assistant to support the manager in maintaining equipment and facilities, ensuring safety, and coordinating field research plots. The role includes helping train personnel, managing land use, and assisting with data collection and demonstrations.

The position requires experience with equipment operation and a valid driver’s license, with a pay rate of $18.00–$20.00 per hour and a 29-hour work week.