Turfgrass Research Center Manager

Job description

Job Description This position provides direct support and managerial oversight for operations at Virginia Tech’s Turfgrass Research Center (TRC) located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The TRC is a key facility within Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, supporting research and education in turfgrass science. In this role, the Turfgrass Research Center Manager coordinates maintenance and operations across the TRC’s research plots, equipment, and infrastructure to enable high-quality turfgrass research and outreach programs. The manager works closely with faculty, staff, students, and industry partners to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable facility operations. The individual in this position is responsible for leading turfgrass management practices, supervising personnel, and overseeing equipment and resource allocation to meet diverse research needs. This includes monitoring turf health, implementing integrated pest management strategies, maintaining compliance with OSHA, FIFRA, and Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation standards, and managing chemical inventories and applications. Additional responsibilities include financial oversight, strategic pl...