Student: Campus Recreation Seasonal Building Assistant 2026-2027

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Student: Campus Recreation Seasonal Building Assistant 2026-2027 Requisition Number DU15178 Department Name 1B310:Campus Recreation Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $14 / Hour Type of Position Student Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education

Must be a current student at the University of Kentucky.

Required Related Experience

none

Required License/Registration/Certification

CPR/AED/First Aid. Free certification classes will be available to all new employees who are not currently certified

Physical Requirements

The position may require lifting or pushing objects up to 50lbs, or extended amounts of time walking or standing.

Shift

M-F 6am-10pm; Sat-Sun 8am-9pm. 15-30 hours per week

Job Summary

This Building Assistant is hired for the holiday season when the majority of student employees leave campus for breaks. They would work between December-January, Spring Break, and potentially the summer season.

Building Assistants are responsible for providing UK Students and the UK Community with quality customer service while providing information, controlling access, checking out equipment, and monitoring the fitness areas. Building staff maintain a safe environment by actively supervising activities and enforcing facility policies. Staff are trained to respond to emergencies according to the outlined Emergency Action Plans. Building assistants help to maintain a clean facility by completing routine cleaning, performing laundry duties, and completing other chores as assigned.

CPR/AED/First Aid certifications are required for Building Assistants. Free certification classes will be available to all new employees who are not currently certified

This position is also Federal Work-Study eligible, if you qualify.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Policy enforcement, customer service, attention to detail, time management, initiative

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

Current UKY Student

Deadline to Apply 12/31/2027 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 (*).

• • Have you been awarded Federal Work Study?

• Yes

• No

• Unsure

• Would you be available to work early morning shifts starting at 5:45 a.m.?

• Yes

• No

• No Response

• Would you be available to work closing shifts that finish around 12:30am?

• Yes

• No

• No Response

• Are you available to work weekends?

• Yes

• No

• No Response

• • You must be a UK student to hold this position. Are you a UK student?

• Yes

• No

• What is your overall GPA

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter