Quarry Worker

exemplifies the Virginia Tech Principles of Community; and supports the university’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). Required Qualifications • Previous quarry or construction related experience. • Ability to produce stone components cut to precise specifications using mechanized and hand tool methods. • Ability to operate hydraulic stone blocking, sawing and polishing equipment. • Must be able to bend; stoop; and frequently, independently and safely move and handle items weighing in excess of 100 pounds or more, and the ability to reach, push and pull items. • Must be able to continuously be on feet standing and walking on rocky, uneven terrain. • Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, including hot and cold. • Will be required to operate a motor vehicle daily. • This is a designated emergency personnel position. When the university is closed and as directed by supervisor, employees are expected to report to work. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with the principles and practices of stone cutting, blocking, and quarrying. Familiarity with rock formation and grain principles. • Experience as a skilled stonecutter. Pay Band 3 Overtime Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime Appointment Type Restricted Salary Information $38,000-$50,000 Hours per week 40 Review Date October 28, 2026 Additional Information This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. 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. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Facilities HR at opsHR-g@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.