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Virginia Green · 3 months ago

Turf Management Intern

positionHenrico, VA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern

Virginia Green is currently seeking paid Turf Management Interns in various locations across Virginia. The intern will be involved in all facets of the turf care industry, including agronomy, spray application, aeration, logistics, equipment maintenance, and agricultural research.

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Responsibilities

Work with Service Leaders and Regional Team Leaders to learn the products used and services provided by Virginia Green. Makes timely lawn and landscape applications using hand and powered equipment to apply fertilizer, insecticides, fungicides and herbicides
Work with Agronomists and Branch Manager to learn the concepts and skills necessary to become an agronomist with Virginia Green. You will learn how to provide Virginia Green’s customers and associates with agronomic advice and support
Work with Technical and Quality Advisor to monitor the research farm and develop plans for plot substrates, seed blends (or sod), fertilizer applications, pesticide applications, watering, mowing, etc

Qualification

Agronomic backgroundVDACS Registered Technician certificationTruckTrailer navigationValid Virginia driver’s licenseWritten communicationVerbal communicationOrganizational skills

Required

Be able to navigate a truck and trailer
Must obtain a VDACS Registered Technician certification within 30 days of date of hire. Training and fees paid by Virginia Green
Must be at least 18 years of age and a current college student
Strong agronomic background in turf and ornamental care
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license
Driving record must pass insurability test
Must be a current college student in good standing

Preferred

Agriculture majors preferred

Benefits

Training and fees paid by Virginia Green

Company

Virginia Green

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Local lawn care experts committed to keeping your lawn lush, green, and healthy. No one has more experience in Virginia than Virginia Green.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Midlothian, Virginia, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://virginiagreen.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2024-01-03Acquired

Leadership Team

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David Hanny
Chief Operating Officer
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Recent News

Virginia Green makes first move outside of Virginia
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