Facilities Multi-Trades Worker

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. May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or temperature extremes while on job sites.

Shift

7:00am - 4:00pm (Monday - Friday)
Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors and may include some nights(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.

Job Summary

The STEPS Facilities Multi-Skilled Trades Worker individually performs and/or assists:

• Electricians in installing and repairing electrical wiring, fixtures, and related equipment
• Painters in mixing and matching paints, stains, and painting
• Plumbers in installing, maintaining, and repairing pipes, valves, faucets, sinks, and other plumbing facilities
• Masons in laying brick, cement block, and sidewalks
• Carpenters in repairing chairs, tables, fences, doors, windows, floors, floors including carpet tile, VCT, wood, ceiling grid/tile, drywall installation/finishing, plaster repairs, various demolition, and other articles and fixtures
• Maintenance personnel in the repair and maintenance of buildings located at the farm
• HVAC mechanics in the operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning equipment
• Repair and maintenance of tools and equipment use of gas/electric operated equipment.

In addition, this position:

• Models and promotes excellent customer service for internal and external customers
• Interacts with customers and clients in a manner which helps them reach their goals and objectives and delivers appropriate responses
• Inspects assigned work areas, documents findings, and initiates appropriate action to correct deficiencies through authorization and contact with supervision
• Ensures work in-process and upon completion complies with instructions, adherence to established practices and standards, and overall acceptability of work
• Ensures designated working areas are maintained in a safe and orderly manner and continuously free of trash and debris demonstrates an awareness of inventory cost control by effective and efficient use of tools and equipment.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Final date to receive applications

Final date to receive applications 10/30/2026

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.

The University follows 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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate your amount of experience in the maintenance and repair of farm equipment.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * How many years of experience do you have with carpentry?
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 2 years
  • More than 2 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years, up through 6 years
  • More than 6 years
• Describe your experience with plumbing, electrical, or HVAC troubleshooting, maintenance and/or repair.

  (Open Ended Question)