Job Description
STEPS Grounds Worker
Requisition Number:TE09038
Department Name:3CP07:Phys Plt-Grounds Services
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Salary Range:$15.55/hr
Type of Position:Temporary
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Required Education:High School
Required Related Experience:6 months of experience performing similar job duties such as groundskeeping, turf and landscaping maintenance.
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.
Current position available is 7:00 AM - 3:45 PM.
Hours of work will vary dependent upon situational and weather-related
factors and may require night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response
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:1 year experience in groundskeeping; turf and landscaping maintenance.
Deadline to Apply:10/31/2025
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.
