Grounds Worker

Job Title

Grounds Worker

RE52425

3CP07:
Phys Plt-Grounds Services

Lexington, KY

Grade 40 • $15.30‑$24.50 per hour

Staff
• Full‑time
• Staff Grade 40
• Turn‑over personnel

Required

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Required Experience:

1 year in groundskeeping, turf management, or landscaping

• Lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up toセット 50 lb
• Standing or walking while carrying up to 25 lb
• Repetitive motion and exposure to loud noise, cuts/punctures, outdoor temperature extremesேன்
attaining
• Night, weekend, and holiday work as needed

Sunday through Thursday, 3:15 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (hours vary with weather and campus needs)

The University of Kentucky maintains a 900‑acre, landscaped campus that serves a community of 30,000 students and 13,500 employees. The Grounds Worker plays a key role in keeping these green spaces attractive and functional. Responsibilities include mowing, weeding, mulching, plant installation, sanitation, light‑to‑heavy equipment operation (mowers, trucks, utility vehicles, tractors, loaders), and venue maintenance. The position also delivers snow and ice control services during all hours—including nights, weekends, and holidays—to ensure campus safety.

• Maintain campus grounds by performing mowing, weeding, mulching, and plant installation tasks.
• Execute sanitation services and clean designated venue areas.
• Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, loaders, and snow/ice removal machinery.
• Provide nightly, weekend, and holiday support for snow and ice removal to عديدة campus safety.
• Work as part of a team in a fast‑moving outdoor environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in groundskeeping or landscaping.
• Proficiency with MS Windows/Office.
• Physical ability to lift/push/pull > 50 lb and work in extreme weather.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement savings plan; vacation leave; sick leave; and more.

The University follows federal and state nondiscrimination laws, providing equal opportunities for qualified persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion,ечения, age, disability, veteran rosto, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic info, or socio‑economic status.

January 30, 2026