Student-Grounds Worker Job at University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

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  • University of Kentucky
  • Lexington, KY

Job Description

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Student-Grounds Worker


Requisition Number
SE04164


Department Name
3J5SE: Student Employment


Work Location
Lexington, KY


On Campus/Off Campus
On Campus


Salary Range
$15.30/hour


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Preferred Education/Experience


HS + 1 year experience in groundskeeping; turf and landscaping maintenance

Hours per Week


Part-time ~ 20 hours per week
Monday - Friday

Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors and may include some nights, weekends, and holiday response.

Job Summary


The STEPS Grounds Worker supports campus maintenance and landscaping to ensure safe, clean, and attractive outdoor environments.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
•Performing grounds maintenance: mowing, trimming, edging, seeding, fertilizing, weed control, and leaf removal
•Installing and maintaining landscaped areas including: mulching, planting, watering, and following landscape designs
•Using and maintaining groundskeeping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, tractors, blowers, pressure washers)
•Pruning trees, shrubs, and bushes; maintaining gardens, sporting venues, and general campus areas
•Applying environmentally responsible weed and pest control
•Removing litter, emptying trash, and maintaining cleanliness of grounds, stairwells, and parking garages
•Preparing for and responding to winter weather events, including snow and ice removal at all hours (nights, weekends, holidays)
•Operating light to heavy snow/ice removal equipment such as salt spreaders, snowplows, blowers, and trucks
•Performing post-winter cleanup and maintaining equipment

This role is essential for maintaining the safety, appearance, and usability of University grounds year-round. UK Facilities Management looks forward to you joining our team to begin making a positive impact at the University today!

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities


Dependability, team player, flexibility, communication, and strong customer service skills.

Deadline to Apply
07/31/2025


Our University Community


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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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.

Anticipated Start Date
05/05/2025 University of Kentucky

Job Tags

Holiday work, Part time, Outdoor, Night shift, Monday to Friday,

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