Student Grounds Worker; Sanitation

Job Title: Student Grounds Worker (Sanitation)

Requisition Number: DU14389

Department Name: 3CP07:

Phys Plt-Grounds Services

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Salary Range: $15.55

Type of Position: Student

Position Time Status: Part-Time

Required

Education:

High School + 1 Year Experience in grounds keeping; turf and landscaping maintenance.

Driver’s License — Preferred

Required Related

Experience:

High School + 1 Year Experience in grounds keeping; turf and landscaping maintenance.

Physical Requirements: Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 50lbs;
Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs;
Repetitive motion;
Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job;
Loud noises;
Cuts/punctures;
Outdoor temperatures and weather extremes.

Shift: 7:00am – 3:45pm (Monday – Friday). Hours of work will vary dependent upon situational and weather-related factors and may require nights, weekends, and holidays response.

Job Summary: The Student Grounds Worker (Sanitation) supports the Facilities or Grounds Department by maintaining clean and orderly outdoor campus environments. This entry-level position focuses exclusively on sanitation duties, including trash collection, litter removal, and servicing outdoor waste and recycling receptacles.

Under supervision, the Student Grounds Worker ensures that campus grounds, walkways, parking areas, and common outdoor spaces remain free of debris and waste. The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. This position provides students with valuable work experience while contributing directly to campus cleanliness and safety.

• Empty and replace liners in outdoor trash and recycling receptacles
• Collect loose litter from grounds, sidewalks, parking lots, and common areas
• Transport waste to designated disposal areas
• Monitor receptacles for damage or overflow and report issues
• Maintain cleanliness around dumpsters and waste collection sites
• Follow established safety procedures and proper waste handling guidelines
• Perform other sanitation-related duties as assigned

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? : No

Final date to receive applications: 03/02/2026

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.

We follow 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.