What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Turf Student Worker position at Inside Higher Ed?
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 life 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
Shift
Days, Weekends.
More specific scheduling details will be discussed during interviews.
Job Summary
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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
None required.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
None required.
Deadline To Apply
01/31/2026
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.
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 life 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
Shift
Days, Weekends.
More specific scheduling details will be discussed during interviews.
Job Summary
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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
None required.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
None required.
Deadline To Apply
01/31/2026
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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