Extension Custodian - Hardin County

University of Kentucky; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking an Extension Custodian in Elizabethtown, KY. You will oversee the maintenance, cleaning and basic custodial needs of the Extension office, including conference room setup and basic repairs, while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities include cleaning, stocking bathrooms and kitchens, vacuuming, exterior maintenance, and occasional floor care. You will report to an Extension Agent and interact with the public daily.

Qualifications

• Some previous experience in the maintenance/janitorial field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Extension office including cleaning, stocking bathrooms and kitchen areas, vacuuming and dusting.
• Perform basic repairs, facility management and conference room setup.
• Occasionally strip/wax floors, change light bulbs, and perform outdoor maintenance tasks.

Job description

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Required License/Registration/Certification

Driver’s License required

Physical Requirements

Ability to sweep, mop, vacuum, operate floor scrubber/buffer, and perform other cleaning duties. Ability to lift, push, pull and carry objects up to 50 lbs. Ability to engage in regular/routine standing, walking, squatting, bending, reaching, climbing. Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.

Shift

Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.); occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be required

Job Summary

Location: Elizabethtown, KY

As an Extension Custodian, you will be responsible for the overall maintenance, cleanliness and other basic custodial aspects of the Extension office. General duties include facility management, cleaning, maintenance, basic landscaping, conference room set up, and general repairs while conducting yourself in a professional manner. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, cleaning, stocking, and maintaining bathrooms and kitchen areas; vacuuming and dusting entire office area; emptying trash and recyclables; maintaining and cleaning outdoor areas; occasional duties such as stripping and waxing floors; changing light bulbs; steam cleaning carpets; landscaping, mowing and weed eating outside areas; and setting up conference rooms.

You will report to an Extension Agent and there will be some interaction with the general public.

State law may require a national and state criminal background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the employee is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records as a condition of employment or involvement in this program.

Salary Range: $15.61 – $20.00

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Some previous experience in the maintenance/janitorial field.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/24/2026

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you or a family member serve as a member on any county Extension District Board in Kentucky? If yes, please state the family member’s name and the county for which either you or this individual serves as a member of the Extension District Board. (Open Ended Question)
• * Do you have a valid driver's license and are you able to drive?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Where did you first see this position advertised?
  • UK jobs, UK's online employment system (ukjobs.uky.edu)
  • Newspaper
  • Handshake
  • Received an email about the posting
  • Social Media
  • Friend or Family
  • Journal of Extension
  • Indeed.com
  • Other online job board
  • Other

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter