Student: Lugger

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

Job summary

JunkLuggers KY is seeking a Part-Time Lugger in Lexington, off-campus with a local Lexington employer and not affiliated with the University of Kentucky. You will help customers reclaim their space by safely moving furniture and other items for donation, recycling, or disposal.

You’ll lift and load items, work with customers to plan arrivals and scope, and maintain a clean truck and work area as part of a team. Reliable, punctual applicants with a positive attitude are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Dependable and punctual.
• Positive, professional attitude.
• Comfortable lifting heavy items and working on your feet.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely lift, carry, and load furniture and other items onto our trucks.
• Work directly with customers to provide a friendly, professional experience.
• Communicate with customers to coordinate arrival times and confirm the scope of job.
• Assess items for donation, recycling, resale, or disposal.
• Protect customers’ homes and property while there.
• Maintain a clean and organized truck and work area.
• Work as part of a team to complete jobs efficiently and safely.

Skills

Dependable and punctual

Positive professional attitude

Comfortable lifting heavy items

Team player

Valid driver’s license preferred

Job description

You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

JunkLuggers KY is looking for a reliable, hardworking Part‑Time Lugger to join our team!

As a Lugger, you’ll be responsible for helping customers reclaim their space by safely and efficiently removing unwanted furniture, appliances, household items, and other materials for donation, recycling, or disposal.

Responsibilities:

• Safely lift, carry, and load furniture and other items onto our trucks.
• Work directly with customers to provide a friendly, professional experience.
• Communicate with customers to coordinate arrival times and confirm the scope of job.
• Assess items for donation, recycling, resale, or disposal.
• Protect customers’ homes and property while there.
• Maintain a clean and organized truck and work area.
• Work as part of a team to complete jobs efficiently and safely.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Dependable and punctual.
• Positive, professional attitude.
• Comfortable lifting heavy items and working on your feet.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Valid driver’s license preferred but not required.

Deadline to Apply

09/17/2026

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.

Anticipated Start Date

08/20/2026