Floor Technician at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

HS

2 yrs

None.

Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and possibly over 50lbs;Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Repetitive motion.
Work is performed in assigned zone locations and employee may occasionally be exposed to elements, weather, and other non-office or inside building type conditions

Evening or night shift work schedule:
9:30 pm – 6:00 am; (Monday-Friday)

Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors and may include some day(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.

Under the direction of the Custodial Services Manager and Custodial Superintendents, the Floor Technician demonstrates expertise in making floors look pristine and contributes to the overall maintenance and appeal of the UK Campus Buildings, Labs, Classrooms, etc., which requires: Stripping, waxing, and burnishing floors with minimal to no assistance; Operating various types and pieces of equipment necessary to effectively perform job functions relating to buffing; extracting; wet and dry vacuuming; pressure washing; scrubbing; etc., and Maintaining floor care equipment. In addition, the Floor Technician performs routine mopping (dry and damp), scrubbing, shining, buffing and burnishing on hard surface floors and stairwells; Vacuuming, shampooing, bonneting, and extracting carpets, stairwells, and upholstery; Moving large furniture and objects; and presenting a clean environment to faculty, students, staff and visitors.

MS Windows / Outlook; and KRONOS.

High School + 2 Years.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.