Athletics Facilities Assistant

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.

The Athletics Facilities Assistant will support the Virginia Tech Athletics Department in maintenance of turf and fields (artificial and natural), and landscape of Athletics complexes. Assist with the maintenance and setup of turf equipment as it relates to Virginia Tech facilities. Will assist with other facilities grounds and venues maintenance as necessary. This position reports directly to the Associate AD / Facilities Management & Finance.

Mowing and landscape experience.
Operational knowledge of general use and maintenance of mowers, tractors, and other landscaping equipment.
Available to work overtime hours which may be required during sports seasons.
Be able to work in all kinds of weather conditions.

Previous experience working in a Division I collegiate athletics grounds unit.

1

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Regular

$15 per hour

29

10/6/2025

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THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION WITH NO BENEFITS.

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

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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