University of Kentucky

Job Title STEPS Grounds Worker - Part Time

Requisition Number TE08855

Department Name 3CP07:Phys Plt-Grounds Services

Work Location Lexington, KY

Salary Range $15.30/hour

Type of Position Temporary

Position Time Status Part-Time

Required Education

High School

Required Related Experience

6 months of experience performing similar job duties such as groundskeeping, turf and landscaping maintenance.

Required License/Registration/Certification

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

• 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.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

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

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.