University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
(on-site)
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$15.30 - $24.50
Salary - Type
Hourly Wage
Job Function
Other
Description
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Floor Technician |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE53812 |
| Working Title | DLAR Floor Care Technician |
| Department Name | 40832:Laboratory Animal Resources |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 40 |
| Salary Range | $15.30-24.50/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | HS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 2 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| 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. |
| Shift | 7am 3:30pm. 40 hours per week. Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors and may include some nights(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response. |
| Job Summary | The DLAR Floor Care Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of facility flooring and assigned areas within DLAR facilities. This position performs specialized floor care for both hard surface and carpeted areas, including stripping, waxing, buffing, carpet extraction, and bonnet cleaning in offices, corridors, lobbies, entrances, stairwells, restrooms, laboratories, and other public or clinical spaces. The technician performs daily custodial services within assigned zones, including general cleaning, waste and recycling removal, and sanitation of various building surfaces. Duties include vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, scrubbing, spot cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining restrooms and common areas. The position is responsible for restocking restroom and sanitation supplies such as paper products, soap, and sanitizer. This role operates and maintains custodial equipment including vacuums, floor machines, and other cleaning tools to ensure efficient and safe completion of duties. The technician maintains appropriate inventory levels of cleaning supplies and requests replenishment as needed. The DLAR Floor Care Technician ensures all assigned areas are maintained in a safe, clean, and orderly condition and remain free of debris. The position demonstrates strong customer service when interacting with internal and external customers and adheres to established quality standards, procedures, and inspection requirements. The technician follows all safety protocols including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), appropriate cleaning chemicals, and cautionary signage. All work is performed in compliance with applicable safety codes and regulatory standards, including OSHA, EPA, and institutional policies. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | MS Windows / Outlook; KRONOS; Driver's license preferred. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | |
| Deadline to Apply | 05/10/2026 |
| 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. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have any experience with ordering supplies and inventory control?
- Yes
- No
- * This position requires the flexibility to work varying shifts and overtime as needed. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
- * This position requires laborious and/or physically taxing work and the ability to efficiently perform any and all cumbersome duties and job tasks. Are you able to meet these requirements with or without reasonable accommodations?
- Yes
- No
- * Please indicate your years of paid work experience in custodial services (i.e. cleaning offices, labs, restrooms, etc.).
- 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
- * Please describe your floor-care and maintenance experience, including the techniques, machines, and chemicals you have utilized.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please select the response that best represents your full years paid, full-time, employment experience in stripping, waxing, and burnishing floors.*If you have part-time work experience that you want to include, please refer to the following to determine your credit of full years of related employment experience:35+ hours worked per week = full credit for time worked28-34 hours worked per week = 75% credit for time worked18-27 hours worked per week = 50% credit for time worked9-17 hours worked per week = 25% credit for time worked< 9 hours worked per week = no credit given for time worked
- None
- Some, but less than one full year of employment listed above
- At least 1 full year but less than 2 years of employment listed above
- At least 2 full years but less than 3 years of employment listed above
- At least 3 full years but less than 4 years of employment listed above
- At least 4 full years but less than 5 years of employment listed above
- At least 5 full years but less than 6 years of employment listed above.
- At least 6 full years but less than 7 years of employment listed above.
- At least 7 or more full years or more of employment listed above.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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