| Location | Princeton, KY |
| Salary | $17.76–$28.43 Per Hour |
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title Maintenance Technician III Requisition Number RE56387 Working Title Department Name 81220:WEST KENTUCKY STATION Work Location Princeton, KY Grade Level 42 Salary Range $17.76-28.43/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
6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Requires heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects over 50 pounds
Shift
Monday-Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm
Job Summary
The Kentucky Research and Education Center (REC) is seeking Maintenance Technician III to provide excellent customer service while performing preventative maintenance, facility upkeep, and grounds operations in support of the Center's research and educational mission. Located in Princeton, Kentucky, the REC encompasses approximately 1,652 acres and supports a wide range of innovative agricultural research. Research initiatives include advancements in no-till and double-crop production systems, integrated pest management, and improvements in beef cattle, dark-fired tobacco, and fruit production. This position plays an important role in maintaining the facilities and grounds that support these vital research efforts.
About the Role
The Maintenance Technician III is an integral part of the UKREC team, helping keep the campus, facilities, and grounds in excellent condition to support the innovative research, teaching, and Extension programs taking place across the Research and Education Center in Princeton, Kentucky. This position plays an important role in creating and maintaining an environment where faculty and staff can do their best work!
Why Join Us
At the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, you'll find a community that values collaboration, growth, and recognition. Benefits of joining our team include:
Join us in shaping the future of teaching and learning-where innovation meets impact.
For additional information about the REC please click here. To find out more about Martin-Gatton CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience
High School/GED
Deadline to Apply 11/19/2026 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.
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