Custodial Worker
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Maintenance
Posted on April 15, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Custodial Worker
Requisition Number
RE44494
Working Title
Department Name
3CP02:Phys Plt-Custodial Services
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
40
Salary Range
$15.15-24.26/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:
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:
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
05/09/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Custodial Worker
Requisition Number
RE44494
Working Title
Department Name
3CP02:Phys Plt-Custodial Services
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
40
Salary Range
$15.15-24.26/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
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:
- General cleaning and trash removal; cleaning various building room types and surfaces (i.e.) restrooms, offices, lobbies, entrances, stairwells, laboratories, elevators, medical areas, etc.
- Applying proper cleaning techniques which may include: vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, stripping and waxing, dusting, spot cleaning, scrubbing, and disinfectin
- Removing trash and recycling
- Restocking all fixtures (toilet paper, towels, soap, and sanitizer)
- Utilizing various equipment (vacuum cleaners, floor machines, etc.) in completion of duties
- Demonstrates excellent customer service for internal and external customers
- Informs Custodial Supervisor and/or Custodial Team Lead of customer needs and delivers an appropriate response(s), as directed
- Demonstrates progress towards reaching goals and objectives
- Demonstrates compliance with quality assurance inspection results for assigned zone(s)
- Demonstrates compliance with instructions regarding work in-process and upon completion
- Delivers work results which are in compliance with established practices and standards, and overall acceptability of work
- Ensures all assigned working areas are maintained in a safe and orderly manner and continuously free of trash and debris
- Maintains appropriate inventory supply levels and requests re-orders, as needed
- Operates and maintains equipment in a safe manner and requests repairs, as needed
- Demonstrates compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) usage; use of cautionary signage; and use of appropriate cleaning chemicals
- Demonstrates compliance with safety codes, OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements
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
05/09/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please indicate your years of paid work experience in custodial services (i.e. cleaning offices, labs, restrooms, etc.).
- None
- More than 0, through 1 year
- More than 1 year, through 3 years
- More than 3 years, through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Which of the following shifts are you able to work? Multiple selections are allowed. Please note: We will do our best to accommodate these preferences, but due to current needs, we cannot guarantee any specific shift(s).
- 3:30am - 12:00pm
- 5:30am - 2:15pm
- 6:00am - 2:30pm
- 7:00am - 3:30pm
- 2:00pm - 10:30pm
- 4:30pm - 1:00am
- 9:30pm - 6:00am
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
