Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Sports Turf Student Worker in Lexington

Overview

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• Job Title: Sports Turf Student Worker
• Requisition Number: DU13852
• Department Name: 12H00:UKAA - Operations
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Salary Range: $12.00 per hour
• Type Of Position: Student
• Position Time Status: Part-Time
• Required Education: None required.
• Required Related Experience: None required.
• Required License/Registration/Certification: None required.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
• Shift: Days, Weekends.
• Deadline To Apply: 09/25/2025

Responsibilities

To assist the Sports Turf Manager in working on athletics fields, including push mowing, weed eating, weeding flower beds, maintenance of athletics fields, standing for long periods of time, working in adverse weather conditions (rain, heat, snow). Must be able to work weekends.

Qualifications

• Education: Required Education: None required.
• Related Experience: Required Related Experience: None required.
• License/Registration/Certification: Required License/Registration/Certification: None required.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Online Audio and Video Media

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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.