Student: Campus Recreation Building Assistant Summer 2026

Must be a current student at the University of Kentucky.

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

2-3 hour shifts, during operation hours (Mon – Fri 5:30am – 12am, Sat 8:30am-9pm, Sun 10:30 – 12am)

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. 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.

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

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

Building Assistants will serve as a first responder. 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. Student employees are expected to maintain a current certification throughout their employment.

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.