Student Employee - Surplus

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking candidates for a student position in Surplus Property at the Vaughn Warehouse, 1247 Versailles Road. You’ll support day-to-day operations and help maintain a retail-like environment for internal customers.

Responsibilities include moving items up to 25 lbs, breaking down computers, testing electronics, organizing inventory, assisting with trash/recycling, and light cleaning. Flexible scheduling around classes is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to operate in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day surplus property operations.
• Move and arrange items up to 25 lbs.
• Break down computers and test electronics.
• Organize inventory to maintain a retail-like environment for internal customers.
• Assist with trash/recycling removal and light cleaning.

Skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Being a student position, we are flexible.

Required Related Experience

Being a student position, we are flexible.

Required License/Registration/Certification

NA

Physical Requirements

Standing or walking with objects up to 25 lbs; sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; repetitive motion. May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or temperature extremes while in storage warehouse.

Shift

During conventional 7:00 to 4:00 work day, but flexible based on student work/class schedule. Would prefer student work 10 to 20 hrs per week, but can be flexible during the workday.

Job Summary

Surplus Property has a student position immediately available for interested parties. In this position you will be assisting with the day-to-day University surplus property operations. This may include moving and arranging of Surplus Property items that weigh up to 25 lbs., breaking down computers, testing electronics, organizing inventory to offer a retail “like” environment for our internal customers, helping customers, assisting with trash/recycling removal, cleaning (primarily dusting items and sweeping), and possibly filing. The position resides in the Vaughn Warehouse located at 1247 Versailles Road. Other duties as assigned.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Computer Skills, Microsoft Office

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

NA

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/30/2026

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 (*).

• * Please list the Microsoft Office programs you have experience working with (i.e., PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.).

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