Maintenance Technician III

Maintenance Technician III

Maintenance Technician III
- West KY Station
- Staff - $/hour
- November 19, 2026

The Kentucky Research and Education Center (REC) is seeking Maintenance Technician III to provide excellent customer service while performing preventative maintenance, facility upkeep, and grounds operations in support of the Center's research and educational mission. Located in Princeton, Kentucky, the REC encompasses approximately 1,652 acres and supports a wide range of innovative agricultural research. Research initiatives include advancements in no-till and double-crop production systems, integrated pest management, and improvements in beef cattle, dark-fired tobacco, and fruit production.

This position plays an important role in maintaining the facilities and grounds that support these vital research efforts.

About the Role

The Maintenance Technician III is an integral part of the UKREC team, helping keep the campus, facilities, and grounds in excellent condition to support the innovative research, teaching, and Extension programs taking place across the Research and Education Center in Princeton, Kentucky. This position plays an important role in creating and maintaining an environment where faculty and staff can do their best work!

Why Join Us

At the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, you'll find a community that values collaboration, growth, and recognition. Benefits of joining our team include: exceptional benefits package, a formal mentoring program to support your professional development, access to a staff development fund for continued learning and skill building, dedicated staff recognition programs that celebrate your contributions, and a shared commitment to making the University of Kentucky the University of, for, and with Kentucky.

Join us in shaping the future of teaching and learning—where innovation meets impact.