<p>Job Summary</p> <p>The University of Kentucky (UK), the state's flagship university founded in 1865, spans more than 900 acres and supports a vibrant community of over 30,000 students and 13,500 employees. Named one of Forbes' 2023 America's Best Large Employers, UK offers a welcoming, mission-driven environment where employees can build meaningful careers.</p> <p>UK Facilities Management is seeking motivated, dependable, and team-oriented individuals to join our Custodial Services team. As a Custodial Worker, you will play a vital role in creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces across campus, helping ensure classrooms, labs, offices, medical areas, restrooms, and common areas remain in top condition for the entire university community.</p> <p>This position reports directly to a Custodial Supervisor and performs daily custodial duties within assigned zone areas, including:</p> <ul> <li>General cleaning and trash removal </li><li>Cleaning restrooms, offices, lobbies, entrances, stairwells, laboratories, elevators, medical spaces, and other building types </li><li>Performing tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, scrubbing, spot cleaning, stripping and waxing floors, and disinfecting surfaces </li><li>Removing trash and recycling </li><li>Restocking supplies (toilet paper, towels, soap, sanitizer) </li><li>Operating custodial equipment (vacuums, floor machines, etc.) </li></ul> <p>In addition, the Custodial Worker:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrates excellent customer service to all building occupants </li><li>Communicates customer needs to the Custodial Supervisor or Team Lead </li><li>Works toward meeting performance goals and inspection standards </li><li>Follows established cleaning practices, safety procedures, and work instructions </li><li>Maintains orderly, safe work areas </li><li>Monitors supply levels and requests replenishment </li><li>Operates and maintains cleaning equipment safely </li><li>Uses proper PPE, caution signage, and approved chemicals </li><li>Complies with OSHA, EPA, and all relevant regulatory requirements </li></ul> <p>Why Join the UK Custodial Team?</p> <p>This is an opportunity to contribute directly to the health, safety, and success of the campus community while building a stable career supported by excellent benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a strong sense of teamwork.</p> <p>Exceptional University Benefits</p> <p>UK offers one of the region's most competitive and comprehensive benefits packages, including:</p> <p>Health & Wellness</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance </li><li>Access to UK HealthCare </li></ul> <p>Retirement Savings</p> <ul> <li> <p>A remarkable 200% retirement match:</p> </li><li> <p>You contribute 5% of your salary</p> </li><li> <p>UK contributes 10%</p> </li><li> <p>Full vesting after 3 years of continuous full-time service</p> </li></ul> <p>Paid Time Off</p> <ul> <li>Vacation leave </li><li>Sick leave </li><li>Paid holidays </li></ul> <p>Additional Advantages</p> <ul> <li>Opportunities for training and advancement </li><li>Employee discounts and campus perks </li><li>A welcoming and supportive work environment </li></ul> <p>For full details, visit: https://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/our-benefits</p> <p>Multiple positions available. Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the deadline date or until all positions are filled which could be prior to deadline date listed.</p> <p>Skills / Knowledge / Abilities</p> <p>Dependability, team player, and strong customer service skills</p> <p>Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience</p> <p>High School + 1-Year</p> <p>Driver's License - Preferred</p> <p>Deadline to Apply 05/05/2026 Our University Community</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.</p> <p>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.</p>