Torgenson Bridge on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus during the fall

Check out our 
featured departments

 

Division of Facilities


We deliver, operate, maintain, and sustain the highest quality facilities, grounds, and infrastructure across all Virginia Tech locations and spaces to ensure the university can fulfill its mission and offer the best possible environment for all who live, work, and visit. We serve as stewards of the buildings, grounds, and infrastructure for the university’s footprint across Virginia. Learn more about what we do.


 

The Virginia Tech logo being installed on a building

Take a look at some of our Featured Facilities roles!

Plumber/Steamfitter/HVAC/Millwright

Blacksburg, Virginia Facilities Operations
Join our team of skilled professionals! We're hiring experienced plumbers, steamfitters, HVAC techs, and millwrights. Apply today and build your career with us!

Roofer/Trades Mechanic

Blacksburg, Virginia Facilities Operations
Join our team! We’re seeking a skilled Roofer/Trades Mechanic ready to build quality, tackle challenges, and grow their career. Elevate your future—apply today!

Facilities Facts

Grounds worker in high visibility clothing cares for flowerbeds beneath a grey Hokie Stone Virginia Tech sign.

Facilities' work spans the 2,600 acre Blacksburg campus, as well as campuses across the commonwealth, the greater Washington, D.C., area, and abroad at the Steger Center in Switzerland

A man holds a recycling bag wearing a green t-shirt that says “Go Long, Live Green.”

Sustainability programming has earned and maintained Virginia Tech's Gold STARS rating

A man wearing a hard hat inspects electrical and instrumentation systems and records data on a laptop.

500+ highly skilled team members

Yellow crane puts a rebar cage in place on a large construction site.

The Design and Construction team leads collaboration between all project partners to see capital and non-capital projects through all phases of construction

Career opportunities abound in these Facilities departments

Inspector wearing a hard hat and vest shines a flashlight while walking through a partially completed building interior.

University Building Official

Ensures all university construction complies with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and related regulations.

Explore University Building Official jobs

Grey Hokie Stone Hitt Hall with unfinished landscaping on a sunny day.

Design & Construction

Plans, designs, and delivers projects that honor architectural character and achieve safe, timely, and budget-conscious results.

Explore Design & Construction Jobs

Man wearing protective face guard and gloves cuts through a large steam pipe, surrounded by sparks.

Energy & Utilities

Powers campus by producing, delivering, and managing utilities while supporting energy efficiency and evolving campus needs. 

Explore Energy & Utilities Jobs

Custodian pushes a large vacuum through a hallway in the evening hours.

Facilities Operations

Ensuring campuses remain reliable, efficient, and beautiful through expert maintenance of buildings, systems, and grounds. 

Explore Facilities Operations Jobs

Aerial photo of Virginia Tech campus showing grey Hokie Stone buildings surrounding the green Drillfield.

University Space Official

Conducts comprehensive space assessments, evaluates use and efficiency, and delivers detailed reporting and analytics. 

Explore University Space Official Jobs

Two hands point at locations on a large printed map during a planning meeting.

University Architect

Guides long-range planning of buildings and grounds to advance the university’s mission and strategic vision. 

Explore University Architect Jobs

Man views aerial campus maps on multiple monitors in an office.

University Engineer

Ensures efficient operations of facilities and that all industry and regulatory standards are met. 

Explore University Engineer Jobs

Take a look at some of our latest Facilities roles!

Welder/Plumber/Steamfitter/HVAC

Blacksburg, Virginia Facilities Operations
Join our team as a Welder/Plumber/Steamfitter/HVAC! We're looking for an experienced professional to work in a dynamic and rewarding environment. Apply now and help build the future with us!

Door Maintenance Technician

Blacksburg, Virginia Facilities Operations
Join our team as a Door Maintenance Technician! Ensure safety and compliance while working with top-tier equipment. Apply now to make a difference!

Want to check out all current Facilities openings? 

Search all Facilities openings

Virginia 4-H participants at a Science on Wheels event.

 

Virginia Cooperative Extension


We offer a comprehensive collection of resources, programs, and services that are research-proven, accessible, and contain actionable information supporting the success and resilience of individuals and communities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond.


 

A ribbon-cutting ceremony at a community garden in South Hill, Virginia.

Take a look at some of our latest Virginia Cooperative Extension roles!

Field Scout - Shenandoah County

Woodstock, Virginia Northwest District Coop. Extension
Virginia Cooperative Extension is seeking a Field Scout - Shenandoah County.

Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development - Campbell County

Rustburg, Virginia Central District Coop. Extension
Virginia Cooperative Extension is seeking an Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development - Campbell County

Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development - City of Danville

Danville, Virginia Central District Coop. Extension
Virginia Cooperative Extension is seeking an Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development - City of Danville.

From Dr. Michael Gutter, Director of Virginia Cooperative Extension

"Across Virginia, our teams work alongside localities to turn research into real-world solutions that help Virginians grow stronger farms, healthier families, thriving businesses, and more resilient communities. We’re proud of our mission, but even prouder of the people who make it possible. We seek individuals who care deeply about service, who are curious, collaborative, and committed to lifelong learning. Our work is built on trust, partnership, and a shared goal of helping every Virginian thrive.

If you’re passionate about service and want to make a difference in your community, we invite you to join us." 


 

 Dr. Michael Gutter, Director of Virginia Cooperative Extension

 

 

 

Extension Agents

Virginia Cooperative Extension’s impact is built on the work of agents that provide leadership in determining, implementing, and evaluating customized programs to meet the needs of communities. The agent is an educator, information provider, needs assessor, and problem-solving resource for members of the locality. Explore the types of agents below.
 

An man in a maroon shirt holding wheat standing in a wheat field.

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Leads sustainable urban agriculture and natural resource programs, providing education, technical support, and community partnerships to promote environmental stewardship, resilience, and equitable access to green spaces and local food systems.

Explore Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Responsibilities

A man holds a posterboard with information about fire ants to a group of children.

Family & Consumer Sciences

Designs, delivers, and evaluates educational programs that strengthen families and individuals, focusing on nutrition, wellness, and human development, while building community partnerships and engaging volunteers to meet local needs.

Explore Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent Responsibilities

A woman smiling standing in a barn while presenting to children about farms.

4-H Youth Development

Leads 4-H Youth Development program, designing and delivering hands-on, educational experiences that build leadership, citizenship, and life skills in youth, while recruiting and supporting volunteers to strengthen program impact and community engagement.

Explore 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent Responsibilities

Want to check out all current Virginia Cooperative Extension openings? 

Search  all Virginia Cooperative Extension openings

Want to be a part of Hokie Nation? Find your role here.

Search All Jobs