What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trades Tech III position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
Virginia Tech Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center is inviting applications for an agricultural station farm and grounds technician, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This individual will aid in maintenance of the gardens, research and demonstration areas, and general grounds at the Center. The incumbent will assist the grounds and facilities manager with agricultural and landscape maintenance, including, but not limited to, site preparation, planting, pest management, fertilization, irrigation, mowing, and harvest. Must obtain a Virginia Pesticide Applicators License within 150 days of employment start date.
Required Qualifications
Must have a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
A 2 years minimum landscape, horticultural farm, greenhouse, or nursery experience or Associates degree in Horticulture, Turf, Agronomy, or related field. Experience with agricultural equipment for land preparation, irrigation systems, and landscape maintenance equipment. Experience operating forklifts to move equipment and supplies.
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$37,000 - $42,000; commensurate with experience.
Hours per week
40
Review Date
July 22, 2026
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.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Jeff Derr at jderr@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Virginia Tech Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center is inviting applications for an agricultural station farm and grounds technician, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This individual will aid in maintenance of the gardens, research and demonstration areas, and general grounds at the Center. The incumbent will assist the grounds and facilities manager with agricultural and landscape maintenance, including, but not limited to, site preparation, planting, pest management, fertilization, irrigation, mowing, and harvest. Must obtain a Virginia Pesticide Applicators License within 150 days of employment start date.
Required Qualifications
Must have a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
A 2 years minimum landscape, horticultural farm, greenhouse, or nursery experience or Associates degree in Horticulture, Turf, Agronomy, or related field. Experience with agricultural equipment for land preparation, irrigation systems, and landscape maintenance equipment. Experience operating forklifts to move equipment and supplies.
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$37,000 - $42,000; commensurate with experience.
Hours per week
40
Review Date
July 22, 2026
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.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Jeff Derr at jderr@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Salary : $37,000 - $42,000