Custodial Worker

Job Title : Custodial Worker

Requisition Number : RE51875

Department Name :

3CP02 : Phys Plt-Custodial Services

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Grade Level : 40

Salary Range : $15.30-24.50 / hour

Type of Position : Staff

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Required Education : GS

Click here for more information about equivalencies : :

https : / / hr.uky.edu / employment / working-uk / equivalencies

Required Related Experience :

None

Required License / Registration / Certification :

None

Physical Requirements :

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.

Shift :

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.

Job Summary :

The University of Kentucky (UK), the state’s flagship university, was founded in 1865 and now covers over 900 acres and is home to more than 30,000 students and approximately 13,500 employees. An exciting and fulfilling place to work, the University of Kentucky has been named on the 2023 Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers list, ranking sixth out of 500 total companies, and second in the education category.

The University of Kentucky is seeking motivated and hard-working individuals who thrive in environments that offer task variety and who enjoy working on a team to fill its Custodial Worker positions.

This position reports directly to the Custodial Supervisor and performs daily custodial services requirements provided within assigned zone area(s) including :

In addition, the Custodial Worker :

UK offers exceptional benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a matching retirement savings plan, vacation leave, sick leave and more. Under our matching retirement plan, you contribute 5 percent of your base salary, and UK proudly contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of your salary, for a 200% match . You will be fully vested after three years of continuous, regular, full-time service. For additional details click here : https : / / www.uky.edu / hr / employment / working-uk / our-benefits

UK Facilities Management looks forward to you joining our team to begin making a positive impact at the University today!

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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

Dependability, team player, and strong customer service skills

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Preferred Education / Experience :

High School + 1-Year

Driver’s License — Preferred

Deadline to Apply : 10 / 26 / 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.

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.