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This position will be responsible for the maintenance of land, equipment and infrastructure, procurement of agricultural products and related supplies, record keeping and required reporting as necessary and as instructed by the center Director or farm manager.

The successful candidate interacts with project leaders and the farm manager and works closely with the rest of the farm crew to perform daily tasks. During growing seasons, this position will support field crew, with expected daily activities in farm, greenhouse, and at times in the laboratory work to achieve the research and Extension mission of Virginia Tech and the Southern Piedmont AREC.
The employee will be required to occasionally work beyond the normal work schedule and on weekends, work outside in adverse weather conditions, and travel to perform necessary tasks at offsite locations.

• Experience with maintenance and repairs of farm and other machinery safely and effectively, including vehicles, tractors, planters, cultivators, combines, sprayers, harvesters, and/or building and facility repairs.
• Ability to operate farm machinery safely and effectively, including tractors, planters, cultivators, combines, sprayers, harvesters
• Knowledge of agricultural techniques and procedures, sufficient to project sound judgment into research settings when needed
• Demonstrated appreciation of safety, precision, thoroughness, and timeliness
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to fit in a diverse and fast-paced working environment
• Must have a valid US driver’s license and good driving record
• Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions
• Must hold or obtain Virginia Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License Category 10 within a year of hiring date.
• Must be willing to participate in and serve on center committees (e.g., hiring committees, Facility and Equipment Committee, or Employee Recognition and Appreciation Committee)

• Associates or BS degree in automotive, electro-mechanical technology, agricultural technology, or related area/equivalent training
• Commercial driver’s license with a Class A endorsement.

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Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Regular

$55,000 - $60,000; commensurate with experience

40

February 9, 2026

In addition to completing the required Virginia Tech application, please attach a cover letter highlighting your experience and skills and explaining why they are a good fit for this position, a resume or CV and at least 2 professional references.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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.

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