Student Employee - Surplus

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a student Warehouse Assistant to support daily surplus property operations. You will move, test, and manage inventory, including breaking down computers and organizing items for a retail-like internal setup.

Responsibilities include assisting customers, handling trash/recycling, cleaning work areas, and performing filing as needed. The role is on-site at the Vaughn Warehouse with flexible scheduling to fit class commitments.

Qualifications

• Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Student position; flexible hours.
• Able to stand/walk and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day University surplus property operations.
• Move and arrange items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Break down computers and test electronics.
• Organize inventory to create a retail-like environment for internal customers.
• Help customers and assist with trash/recycling removal.
• Clean (dusting and sweeping) and possibly filing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

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.). (Open Ended Question)
• Required Documents Resume
• Optional Documents Cover Letter