Custodial Worker at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

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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.

Multiple Shifts Needed

Monday – Friday Shifts:

3:30am – 12:00 noon;
5:30am – 2:15pm;
6:00am – 2:30pm;
7:00am – 3:30pm
2:00pm – 10:30pm;
4:30pm -1:00am
9:30pm – 6:00am

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

The University of Kentucky (UK), the state’s flagship university founded in 1865, spans more than 900 acres and supports a vibrant community of over 30,000 students and 13,500 employees. Named one of Forbes’ 2023 America’s Best Large Employers, UK offers a welcoming, mission-driven environment where employees can build meaningful careers.

UK Facilities Management is seeking motivated, dependable, and teamoriented individuals to join our Custodial Services team. As a Custodial Worker, you will play a vital role in creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces across campus, helping ensure classrooms, labs, offices, medical areas, restrooms, and common areas remain in top condition for the entire university community.

This position reports directly to a Custodial Supervisor and performs daily custodial duties within assigned zone areas, including:

In addition, the Custodial Worker:

Why Join the UK Custodial Team?
This is an opportunity to contribute directly to the health, safety, and success of the campus community while building a stable career supported by excellent benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a strong sense of teamwork.

UK offers one of the region’s most competitive and comprehensive benefits packages, including:

For full details, visit: https://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/our-benefits

Multiple positions available. Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the deadline date or until all positions are filled which could be prior to deadline date listed.

Dependability, team player, and strong customer service skills

High School + 1-Year
Driver’s License — Preferred

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 or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

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.