Trades Tech III

About the role

The Virginia Tech Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center is seeking an agricultural station farm and grounds technician in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the maintenance of gardens, research and demonstration areas, and general grounds at the Center.
• Assist the grounds and facilities manager with agricultural and landscape maintenance, including site preparation, planting, pest management, fertilization, irrigation, mowing, and harvest.
• Maintain and operate agricultural equipment for land preparation, irrigation systems, and landscape maintenance equipment.
• Operate forklifts to move equipment and supplies.

Required Qualifications

• A valid driver's license.
• 2 years minimum landscape, horticultural farm, greenhouse, or nursery experience or an Associates degree in Horticulture, Turf, Agronomy, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with agricultural equipment for land preparation, irrigation systems, and landscape maintenance equipment.
• Experience operating forklifts to move equipment and supplies.

Pay and Benefits

Salary range: $37,000 - $42,000; commensurate with experience.

Overtime Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime.

Appointment Type: Regular.

Hours per week: 40.

Additional Information

Please be sure to upload a cover letter and resume and provide references when you apply for this position. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check and a driving check. Must be able to lift 50 pounds; required to work outdoors in all seasons. Must obtain a Virginia Pesticide Applicators license within 150 days of employment start date.